For anyone thinking of adopting a new pet, please look at shelters and rescue organizations. If you want a specific breed, I guarantee there are rescue organizations for that specific breed near you! There are way too many dogs and cats in the world for breeders to still be a thing.
@@86RSJag I understand your emotion, but no need for shaming her. I do love her decor...haha! For all we know, the puppy is from a rescued mom dog. That would be great! If not, then this is a good opportunity for education and awareness around rescue organizations! :-) I love Lydia and watch most of her videos. In the future animal-derived materials, breeders, and animal cruelty in general will not exist!
Thank you so much everyone should look into the poor dogs by no fault of their own sitting by themselves in a cold dark shelter when you should always try to find a suitable dog there before you go and adopt for the it dog!!! Just like getting one because it’s a holiday like Christmas,Easter etc.
Alternatively, if people chose a reputable breeder that offers a lifetime of support throughout the animal’s life, there would be little need for many shelters. It could even be argued that if people continue to adopt from shelters others will continue to use them to dump their unwanted pet as they know someone else will take on something that was their responsibility. A reputable breeder who has been going for many, many years is worth their weight in gold.
Oh! Lydia. I wish you appreciated Ali more. He’s a sweetheart. I hope you know how Many women would love to have Ali as a husband. Please, be kinder to him.
Please remember that these videos are heavily edited and we only see the bits Lydia feels comfortable showing. They’ve said before that they’re not a very OCD couple but I’m sure they love each other dearly and she makes sure to appreciate him plenty
Looking good and tasting good are entirely different things. My sister once fed me chicken that was under cook on the inside that looked well done on the outside with the best presentation I have ever seen for a Roast Chicken. Another time she also made me rice with turkey meat and I told her I didn’t know where the rice or the meat ended because the food was so bland they tasted the same- however if you had looked at it you would have thought it was a meal prepared by a five star chef 🙈🤣
@@schim516 There is a difference between a plate full of veggies and rice which by themselves taste natural and like what they are... So good. 🤦🏻♀️ And straight up being fed RAW chicken by somebody. lol
And he cleans up after himself, that in itself is was a major accomplishment for my husband when we were first married. He couldn't even get his dirty clothes in the basket. I had to train him. Ali's mum did a very good job raising him.
I was reading all the comments about Lydias reaction to Ali’s dinner before I saw the clip but when I did, I didn’t think it was that bad?! I was expecting something pretty savage but it seems quite light hearted to me, she’s eating it, did say it was lovely and is chuckling at the sheer amount of veg😅 I’m quite certain she also would have thanked him for it too, it probably just wasn’t filmed! its interesting to see how people interpret things differently! x
You're so right!! I was looking at it and asking myself "what did I miss?". And I'm sure Ali knows it too..after all, he's with her and we're watch not even a full day of their lives.
Hi Lydia, fellow puppy owner here with some advice :) In one of your videos you mentioned, laundry room would be the little corner for doggie. Dogs have a very sensitive smell, he probably will be irritated by the detergent scent. Also the noise of the machines, dogs are very light sleepers, so maybe it’s not the ideal place, especially for the beginnings! Best of luck :)
Thank you to both you and Ali for being your true authentic self. Some of the other influencers I watch very similar to you come across very inauthentic and seem to try too hard. I love your raw and real content and see how you navigate and problem solve life’s challenges.
One thing I will say is a harness when taking him out walking they much prefer it to a collar. In also leave a little bit of biscuits and water out incase doggy gets hungry in the day. Never a lot just a little. Oh and those pads you know like the ones people use for babies that they put under the mattress cover? They are a good send too!
Thank you for being so open about mental health. From the outside, it looks like you have the perfect life but it’s refreshing to see that even you have your struggles you need help with. ❤️
Dear Lydia it is so lovely to see your internal growth, the fact that you stand up again and again and find strength it amazes and inspires me. Even the way you reply to some awful comments show how they don’t bother you and you have matured. I wish that the the stress and tough times goes away. Sending you lots of love 💕
Oh Ali - keep cooking and throwing bits and bobs in the pan, you’ll learn what works and what doesn’t as you go along if that’s the way you like to cook. Experiment with spices and seasonings, a bit of soy sauce, a splash of Worcestershire, you’ll be a pro in no time!
Ali seems like a pretty hands-on kind of guy, rather than someone who learns from books. If he is interested, maybe a couple of at-home cooking lessons could be good? Once you learn the basic flavour combinations, stir fries are quick and easy to make delicious. Thinking about all those lovely fresh veggies you will have from your garden 😋
Hi dear Lydia, I just wanted to let you know that these vlogs mean a lot to me, they are something to look forward to to relax after an entire day of studying for med school. Lots of love to you , Ali, Lumi and Carrie of course❤
Loving the new hair, looks great. Keep on with the life coaching, it’s obviously doing you good. To those who are critical of Lydia and Ali’s relationship, - he asked for an honest opinion on the meal, she gave it, that’s it. She wasn’t being mean just honest, remember their both still learning to cook.
It’s true, he did ask for feedback, but it could have been more gently put. “Perhaps next time we could have added a protein or a smaller serving of veg/rice. No need to say that the food wouldn’t be up to the standard of some other friends if there’s, he wasn’t cooking for them.
I have been watching you for so many years now and you are honestly my favourite youtuber. I have loved watching you grow and your style evolve into this country classy chic! You deserve all the luxuries that you have as you have worked so hard for it! I never usually comment but just wanted to wish you, Ali, Carrie and Lumi a very merry Christmas! I hope the new year brings greatness to you! Xx
Ali cooks how I cook, I let the ancestors guide me 🤣 i very rarely follow recipes. I'm good at it too. My family are Caribbean so recipes are passed down via practice with an elder. I thought that meal looked nice though. I'm really into stir fries with lots of veggies and noodles at the moment.
Go Ali. That’s how I taught myself to cook by just throwing things together and experimenting. I rarely ever follow recipes. I think everyone can learn in different ways- and both can make you a good cook.
i love how realistic you are and making it all real . your honest talk is great , i cannot wait to know your hermes present ( your shopping experience story as well )
I don't have a Thermomix but I have an electric Instant Pot (pressure cooker) and honestly the soups are ready in 5-10 mins. My fav is carrot and red lentil but also veggie ones with chick peas or cannellini beans - really filling and delicious. I love the opening of the vlogmas videos where you sit on the edge of the table and Ali kisses your face - he just loves you sooooo much! x
Thanks for sharing all the decorations, unboxings, cooking friendship & relationship with your hubby!! You are such a true inspiration to how to live with poise, grace, indulgence & balance. 🌹🌺
Sometimes effort and intention is more important than results. He didn’t really deserve that after cooking his heart out. Not one positive thing. No need to keep it in the video.
You are not only a visually beautiful person, but a beautiful person inside as well. So so so thankful for the light you’ve brought us all in 2020. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. There were some days, your videos were the only bright spot. Much love to you, Ali, and Lumi! ❤️ we can’t wait to meet Porter !!!
I think that’s where the “to each is own” saying comes in....My sister has a huge garden with planters but barely eats anything from it- she just loves to garden and knows how much our mom and I love veggies so she grows a ton of stuff for us. Also, she used to hate broccoli until she grew her own.
Hey Lydia ! You might want to research a little more about the furminator. I heard bad things about it 😬 I think it’s not good because it just cut the hair instead of removing the dead ones. I’m so excited to see your new baby 😁💕
I have the furminator for my long hair cat..it’s not a brush and definitely not neat...we don’t do it often but when we do there is a pile of hair and it’s messy but it removes the excess hair and keeps them from swallowing it when they clean themselves..you need to brush first to remove tangles before using this..
Your hair is always amazing. My hair is on a journey of disaster and I'm devastated so I'd happily swap with your hair on any journey! Excited for puppy vlogs x
I have crate trained all my pets due to having them fit into my lifestyle such as traveling, friends visiting, etc. Definitely worth it to help with their stress in dealing with your lifestyle.
I think we all wish our husband’s could cook like Charlie! I’ve said this to Josie before but I gain at least 10 pounds every time I look at a Hungry man about town pic!🤣🙈
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Mary Sneed Yes, for sure! If I were her (not that she takes advice regarding anything, because Lydia knows best), I would keep her puppy affairs to herself - don't tell people what you're feeding it, don't accept sponsorships for it, just do her own thing - because dog/pet people all have very specific opinions, and she'll never get it right and it will just turn into drama. #puppygeddon LOL xx
@@OWB-ml2ux i think shes getting way too excited about the puppy in general, sharing it online or not. getting so much stuff for it, yet i feel like she doesnt know yet what will actually be the best for him. wish she would just chill a bit and wait for the puppy to get there and then see what works with him, she uses amazon so much she will get the deliveries to her right away anyway lol. personally would have gotten a harness instead of different kinds of collars, but feel like shes just too excited and buying nice looking stuff like she would for herself, instead of stopping to think about actual practicalities.
Yes. Me too. I was watching a vlog of 2 yrs ago and it was just past shoulder and really pretty‼️‼️ Inknow you don't read these comments Lydia but for what's it's worth. I'll take Ali off your hands. Lol.
I often feel for you Lydia, because people are so highly critical of you - but you were so highly critical of Ali in that cooking moment. He’d cut and prepared so many things and admittedly being a bad cook yourself and speaking about other people disapproving of the meal too and how over the top their meals were - it just came across as humiliating Ali and it was sad to watch when he had obviously gone to so much effort. I think many people felt disheartened by that. I also cook without recipes and I love throwing things together. It was actually a fancy meal, but if you’re comparing to gourmet hog meals or whatever it was that your privileged friends cook, then that is going to make everyone look bad. You appear hard to please because you are so wealthy and spoilt. Apologies if I’m wrong, sometimes there are explanations, but I feel bad for Ali and his efforts and how it was compared to such an unfairly high standard.
Thank you both for sharing that you felt the same. I just watched Ali’s vlog from today and feel even more uncomfortable. She went on about giving Ali premium content for his channel - yet the reason they were going into London to shop was because her luxury Christmas present that Ali wanted to buy her, he needed to get in store- something like it was an in store purchase only. She also made a comment to Lumi saying “Daddy can’t get anything right” in a condescending way, because he accidentally left the sausages in the oven more than 5 minutes and burned them and forgot to set a timer. “Daddy can’t even remember to set a timer” just so critical. Perhaps there is something else going on behind the scenes - you never know - sometimes people are navigating a partner that just cheated or there can be anything - but I feel very uncomfortable with how Ali is being treated. If a man spoke like that to a woman, it also wouldn’t be acceptable.
I’m sad to say I was a little surprised when I saw Ali’s most recent vlog. I’ve been watching Lydia’s videos for a while now and today i had just watched my first vlog of Ali’s. She seemed quite different in his vlog compared to her video. Well.. we are just outsiders.
The kitchen garden is really starting to take shape - it's going to be an amazing greenhouse! The raised beds look really good, but then we are a bit biased!! Really enjoy seeing it all develop!
I’ve never actually seen a leash like that before...usually they are just leather or the ones that let the dog go further away and coil back up for walking...but for a dog that small he also needs a harness
I thought the same thing. It's a wiener dog, not a bull mastiff! Bless her though...she's just excited. It made me laugh to see that lead. I have a chihuahua and I also went through a period of buying leads and harnesses as if I was getting a pony!!!!
Your videos are giving me so much joy and getting me through the holidays, I appreciate you so much ❤️ I just went through a break up last week after 5 long years and I just love that you give me something to pass a little time considering lock down is now alone.. I can’t wait for tomorrows vlogmas. Xoxo
The smartest thing I ever did with my dog was training her when and where to potty. I’ve done this at every apartment I’ve lived in and now the house we live in. Basically, if I let her out the front door then that’s the only place we are going, so she best potty immediately. But if we go out the back door, then we are going on a walk and she can take her time going potty whenever and where ever she wants. It really helps when the weather is crazy or if I’m short on time because she goes potty immediately.
My life coach is a wonderful asset to my life. Tristan upon our first session over Zoom he asked me what is that you strive for in life. Failing to prepare is preparing to Fail. When he heard this he had a huge smile, he opened a sealed envelope and that was what he had written on the paper. He and I spoke over zoom and that is what he wrote. Amazing. Lydia Elise enjoy the journey as you have many exciting times to unfold coming your way. Australia 4.38 am
I have a curious question because I don't know anything about landscaping or gardening. Does anybody knows why wasn't the floor leveled out before installing the flowerbeds?
lovgoddess It could've been done in either order, but I believe Lydia wanted to save money on excavation (that's what Ali said within his vlogs)... I'm glad it's worked out well for them. xx
Your bangs frame your face beautifully! The cut and style is stunning on you! 😍 Loving your vlogs - especially every day. Your vlogs have been an absolute life and home inspiration for me. Greetings from the US! ❤️🎄❤️
I love this “no makeup” look on you Lydia, just some bronzing powder, mascara and no lipstick/nude lips 🤩🥰😍 Your new bangs just frame your face, it’s lovely ☺️
Hi Lydia, I absolutely love your channel! I hope you don't mind me asking, but could you please let me know what eye liner you used at the beginning of this vlog?
I'm glad you decided to crate train. It's a personal decision but we crate trained our Maks during his first year and the crate became his "safe space". If you cover the crate all but the back with a thin towel (like a flour sack towel) and put the uncovered side to the wall, he will feel even safer and snug in his crate. Now, Maks is 10 years and he goes to his crate when we have work men here that make him nervous or when we take him traveling with us and need to leave him for short periods of time. It's just handy to have that option and you have a short window to crate train so you need to do it when they are young. Good luck with your little one...they are so much fun but yes, take more work than cats. I only ever had cats all my life until I was older and I did find what you said to be true. Merry Christmas to you all.😘💕🎄
Dear Lydia .. just a slight adjustment in your Hair combing technique ... JUST a little slower .. and try and very carefully MOVE Knots through the hair a bit more delicately... Trying BEST to not break ANY hairs ... Hair serums/ detangling oils all over .. but focused on trouble spots TOO ... just to help with less breakage .. and keeps the sproootlings from tangling /rubbing on clothing .. causing more breakage to the fragile bits You are STUNNING darling 🌹 ALL the best blessings to you 🥰
Awww I have family that work at Butternut Box. You know the food is good and that they’ve used good ingredients when the even the staff and dog owners can eat it. It’s not quite raw though like you said, the food is actually cooked on a very low temperature to kill any potential harmful bacteria. X
Pretty please research the risks with raw feeding including diarrhoea, vomiting, nutritional imbalances, public health risks to you, Ali and Lumi due to the zoonotic bacteria etc in raw food and PLEASE consult your vet about it as bacterial infections in puppies are SO dangerous xxx
Thanks for bringing awareness to raw food ! So many people don't do proper research and just stumble on random blog posts ! There are no academic papers that show a benefit of raw food.
Another lovely vlog. Your hair is lovely and the bangs defo frame your face honey. Everything happens for a reason. Sometime we are forced into doing something for another reason only to realise how much better it is 🥰
Loving the content that you are putting all these years! I am an old subscriber of yours 🥰 And big respect that you manage to talk and do your perfect winged liner 🙌🏻 wow! I am struggling to do it with all the concentration of the world 😂
I cannot believe you can grow veg in middle of December. I cannot wait to see the garden -greenhouse finished. I can relate about people messing with your plant babies. I have plated raspberries 2 years in a row,only to have them mowed over :(
I can just picture your summer photos! You with a wicker basket and flowy sage linen dress, greenhouse in the background, you're picking your veggies and Porter and Lumi trotting around. Will be the best! 😍🍃
Lydia- The best way to house train your pup is to put it out as soon as he finishes eating. I then, always said, "go ahead" or "pee". In no time he will ask to go out and if you say "go ahead" he'll know what you want.
It may not be beneficial to use the curling iron too often... Mostly, men are cooking this way. But that is an indication of his creativity in this area. In the Stone Age people began to cook without recipes. So it is a very original form of culinary enjoyment. Basically, cooking is not difficult. It is important that the ingredients go together harmoniously, that everything is cooked correctly and that the spices are used correctly. However: if you are really hungry, you will eat (almost) everything ...
Please be careful using the Furminator, once a week is more than enough. It can be quite harsh on the skin and leave the pups coat patchy if you over use it.
Hi Lydia! Loved this video, your kitchen garden is gonna be a DREAM 😍 about the furminator, if I may give you a tip, I also have a spaniel, and my breeder always told me NOT to use the furminator, because it ruins the coat of this kind of dog (I have a cavalier King Charles and cocker spaniels have similar coats) so you may want to consider another brush for Bolly!
For anyone thinking of adopting a new pet, please look at shelters and rescue organizations. If you want a specific breed, I guarantee there are rescue organizations for that specific breed near you! There are way too many dogs and cats in the world for breeders to still be a thing.
A common mongrel? Wouldn’t go with the decor would it?
#alwaysadopt
@@86RSJag I understand your emotion, but no need for shaming her. I do love her decor...haha! For all we know, the puppy is from a rescued mom dog. That would be great! If not, then this is a good opportunity for education and awareness around rescue organizations! :-) I love Lydia and watch most of her videos. In the future animal-derived materials, breeders, and animal cruelty in general will not exist!
Thank you so much everyone should look into the poor dogs by no fault of their own sitting by themselves in a cold dark shelter when you should always try to find a suitable dog there before you go and adopt for the it dog!!! Just like getting one because it’s a holiday like Christmas,Easter etc.
Alternatively, if people chose a reputable breeder that offers a lifetime of support throughout the animal’s life, there would be little need for many shelters. It could even be argued that if people continue to adopt from shelters others will continue to use them to dump their unwanted pet as they know someone else will take on something that was their responsibility. A reputable breeder who has been going for many, many years is worth their weight in gold.
@@86RSJag Plus we know 2 other bloggers who have dachshund's and she now would have to have the same. LOL
Oh! Lydia. I wish you appreciated Ali more. He’s a sweetheart. I hope you know how
Many women would love to have Ali as a husband. Please, be kinder to him.
@@Marianna6843 you must be right because I’m sure he’d tell you immediately if he didn’t agree with you.
Please remember that these videos are heavily edited and we only see the bits Lydia feels comfortable showing. They’ve said before that they’re not a very OCD couple but I’m sure they love each other dearly and she makes sure to appreciate him plenty
I have to disagree with Lydia. The dinner looked great! Well done Ali. Nice Christmas to you both.
Looking good and tasting good are entirely different things. My sister once fed me chicken that was under cook on the inside that looked well done on the outside with the best presentation I have ever seen for a Roast Chicken. Another time she also made me rice with turkey meat and I told her I didn’t know where the rice or the meat ended because the food was so bland they tasted the same- however if you had looked at it you would have thought it was a meal prepared by a five star chef 🙈🤣
@@schim516 There is a difference between a plate full of veggies and rice which by themselves taste natural and like what they are... So good. 🤦🏻♀️ And straight up being fed RAW chicken by somebody. lol
At least he tries. My husband would starve or eat canned beans every day if I didn’t feed him.
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She does not want to be negative but it sounds a bit like that. He is always kind
and Lydia...it's humor...you like it or not I guess??
And he cleans up after himself, that in itself is was a major accomplishment for my husband when we were first married. He couldn't even get his dirty clothes in the basket. I had to train him. Ali's mum did a very good job raising him.
Yes!!
Lolo Holmes Is that not just the bare minimum of raising a child, someone who knows how to cook basic food and clean up after themselves...
I was reading all the comments about Lydias reaction to Ali’s dinner before I saw the clip but when I did, I didn’t think it was that bad?! I was expecting something pretty savage but it seems quite light hearted to me, she’s eating it, did say it was lovely and is chuckling at the sheer amount of veg😅 I’m quite certain she also would have thanked him for it too, it probably just wasn’t filmed! its interesting to see how people interpret things differently! x
Exactly x
It was just couples banter I thought! Made me smile because it was so relatable
@@megpollard8859 Absolutely! Some people need to chill out
You're so right!! I was looking at it and asking myself "what did I miss?". And I'm sure Ali knows it too..after all, he's with her and we're watch not even a full day of their lives.
Omg, me tooo. I thought she had been rude or something but it seemed to me like a pleasant conversation
Hi Lydia, fellow puppy owner here with some advice :) In one of your videos you mentioned, laundry room would be the little corner for doggie. Dogs have a very sensitive smell, he probably will be irritated by the detergent scent. Also the noise of the machines, dogs are very light sleepers, so maybe it’s not the ideal place, especially for the beginnings! Best of luck :)
Get a children's pack and go play pen for safe puppy play.
Thank you to both you and Ali for being your true authentic self. Some of the other influencers I watch very similar to you come across very inauthentic and seem to try too hard. I love your raw and real content and see how you navigate and problem solve life’s challenges.
A good cook never follows recipes, awesome job Ali👍🏽👍🏽
A great cook does!! Lol
One thing I will say is a harness when taking him out walking they much prefer it to a collar. In also leave a little bit of biscuits and water out incase doggy gets hungry in the day. Never a lot just a little. Oh and those pads you know like the ones people use for babies that they put under the mattress cover? They are a good send too!
To be honest, nearly half the world lives on just rice and vegetables....and feels grateful to have it. Others are literally starving.
Thank you for being so open about mental health. From the outside, it looks like you have the perfect life but it’s refreshing to see that even you have your struggles you need help with. ❤️
Dear Lydia it is so lovely to see your internal growth, the fact that you stand up again and again and find strength it amazes and inspires me. Even the way you reply to some awful comments show how they don’t bother you and you have matured. I wish that the the stress and tough times goes away. Sending you lots of love 💕
Oh Ali - keep cooking and throwing bits and bobs in the pan, you’ll learn what works and what doesn’t as you go along if that’s the way you like to cook. Experiment with spices and seasonings, a bit of soy sauce, a splash of Worcestershire, you’ll be a pro in no time!
Forget your wife Ali. You’re too good for her. She’s punching above her weight.
Ali seems like a pretty hands-on kind of guy, rather than someone who learns from books. If he is interested, maybe a couple of at-home cooking lessons could be good? Once you learn the basic flavour combinations, stir fries are quick and easy to make delicious. Thinking about all those lovely fresh veggies you will have from your garden 😋
This sounds great for him- think he could totally benefit from it!
Healthy eating ..especially veggies don't need to be plain and boring.
Try use spices they are the key to a wonderful flavor, all the time.
Hi dear Lydia, I just wanted to let you know that these vlogs mean a lot to me, they are something to look forward to to relax after an entire day of studying for med school. Lots of love to you , Ali, Lumi and Carrie of course❤
That rope lead would be able to control one of my horses 🐴 I think you’ll realise how tiny a miniature dash hound is when you put it near him
Lol..clueless
I think it is a horse lead..lol
She’s truly dumb. Blabbing dribble in this video that makes no sense.
Loving the new hair, looks great. Keep on with the life coaching, it’s obviously doing you good. To those who are critical of Lydia and Ali’s relationship, - he asked for an honest opinion on the meal, she gave it, that’s it. She wasn’t being mean just honest, remember their both still learning to cook.
It’s true, he did ask for feedback, but it could have been more gently put. “Perhaps next time we could have added a protein or a smaller serving of veg/rice. No need to say that the food wouldn’t be up to the standard of some other friends if there’s, he wasn’t cooking for them.
I have been watching you for so many years now and you are honestly my favourite youtuber. I have loved watching you grow and your style evolve into this country classy chic! You deserve all the luxuries that you have as you have worked so hard for it! I never usually comment but just wanted to wish you, Ali, Carrie and Lumi a very merry Christmas! I hope the new year brings greatness to you! Xx
It’s so normal being nervous, I was terrified bringing my puppy home. But NEVER looked back EVER ♥️♥️♥️ best decision ever!
Ali cooks how I cook, I let the ancestors guide me 🤣 i very rarely follow recipes. I'm good at it too. My family are Caribbean so recipes are passed down via practice with an elder. I thought that meal looked nice though. I'm really into stir fries with lots of veggies and noodles at the moment.
Vegetables and egg fried rice is better than pasta and cheese at least.
I’m offended 😂
@@lydiamillen LOL
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Oh God nooo. NOT cheese. Cheese makes everything better 😋
Go Ali. That’s how I taught myself to cook by just throwing things together and experimenting. I rarely ever follow recipes. I think everyone can learn in different ways- and both can make you a good cook.
I love how you and Ali have such a good laugh together ❤
Exactly, husband and wife banter, it's healthy, and not taken seriously, leads to more love
I'm shocked you use a brow pencil on your brows 👀. No pencil/shading needed.
Ali's meal looks amazing!
Maybe your hair is breaking coz you straighten them every day? I love you, hope your hair gets better.
i love how realistic you are and making it all real . your honest talk is great , i cannot wait to know your hermes present ( your shopping experience story as well )
I don't have a Thermomix but I have an electric Instant Pot (pressure cooker) and honestly the soups are ready in 5-10 mins. My fav is carrot and red lentil but also veggie ones with chick peas or cannellini beans - really filling and delicious. I love the opening of the vlogmas videos where you sit on the edge of the table and Ali kisses your face - he just loves you sooooo much! x
You and Ali are so beautiful together, he’s always showing real efforts. xx
To train your pup is to love your pup! You are doing all the right things! 💕
I love how much research Lydia does in every aspect in her life, Porter is going to be so loved!
Thanks for sharing all the decorations, unboxings, cooking friendship & relationship with your hubby!! You are such a true inspiration to how to live with poise, grace, indulgence & balance. 🌹🌺
Have I just binge watched the last three videos with a glass of red because I missed them? Hell yeah! What a wonderful evening 🍷❤️
Sometimes effort and intention is more important than results. He didn’t really deserve that after cooking his heart out. Not one positive thing. No need to keep it in the video.
You are not only a visually beautiful person, but a beautiful person inside as well. So so so thankful for the light you’ve brought us all in 2020. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. There were some days, your videos were the only bright spot. Much love to you, Ali, and Lumi! ❤️ we can’t wait to meet Porter !!!
That jacket is EVERYTHING! It looks stunning on you.
Why massive vegetable planters if eating vegetables is not an enjoyable thing? 🍆🥬🥦🫑 There is nothing better than a big healthy meal of vegs 💚
I think that’s where the “to each is own” saying comes in....My sister has a huge garden with planters but barely eats anything from it- she just loves to garden and knows how much our mom and I love veggies so she grows a ton of stuff for us. Also, she used to hate broccoli until she grew her own.
Hey Lydia !
You might want to research a little more about the furminator. I heard bad things about it 😬 I think it’s not good because it just cut the hair instead of removing the dead ones.
I’m so excited to see your new baby 😁💕
I have the furminator for my long hair cat..it’s not a brush and definitely not neat...we don’t do it often but when we do there is a pile of hair and it’s messy but it removes the excess hair and keeps them from swallowing it when they clean themselves..you need to brush first to remove tangles before using this..
I love the fringe 😍 lmao the way Ali was like I “I can’t wait for you to grow the veg, and me to eat them.. muahhaha” omg comical
Ali’s dinner looked lovely. He’s so sweet and the best cooking can come from experimenting x
Your hair is always amazing. My hair is on a journey of disaster and I'm devastated so I'd happily swap with your hair on any journey! Excited for puppy vlogs x
Living for your hair journey!! Such an inspiration how you take care of yourself. That coat from KM edit 😏 just to die for x
Living for this vlogmas! You never fail to turn a dull day to a bright one
I have crate trained all my pets due to having them fit into my lifestyle such as traveling, friends visiting, etc. Definitely worth it to help with their stress in dealing with your lifestyle.
Omg the food bit 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 poor Ali!!!
I think we all wish our husband’s could cook like Charlie! I’ve said this to Josie before but I gain at least 10 pounds every time I look at a Hungry man about town pic!🤣🙈
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I always get the feeling from reading the comments of Lydia’s videos that a lot of ppl don’t understand sarcasm and banter....
Your hair looks SO beautiful, Lydia. It goes wonderfully with your gorgeous eyes.
Omg. Overthinking the poor dog. And the food. And the bed. And everything.
Mary Sneed Yes, for sure! If I were her (not that she takes advice regarding anything, because Lydia knows best), I would keep her puppy affairs to herself - don't tell people what you're feeding it, don't accept sponsorships for it, just do her own thing - because dog/pet people all have very specific opinions, and she'll never get it right and it will just turn into drama. #puppygeddon LOL xx
How many dog collars?
@@OWB-ml2ux i think shes getting way too excited about the puppy in general, sharing it online or not. getting so much stuff for it, yet i feel like she doesnt know yet what will actually be the best for him. wish she would just chill a bit and wait for the puppy to get there and then see what works with him, she uses amazon so much she will get the deliveries to her right away anyway lol. personally would have gotten a harness instead of different kinds of collars, but feel like shes just too excited and buying nice looking stuff like she would for herself, instead of stopping to think about actual practicalities.
I loved the shorter hair style you had a while ago
Yes. Me too. I was watching a vlog of 2 yrs ago and it was just past shoulder and really pretty‼️‼️ Inknow you don't read these comments Lydia but for what's it's worth. I'll take Ali off your hands. Lol.
Greenhouse and kitchen garden coming along nicely. Poor Ali, well done anyway. ❤️🎄
I often feel for you Lydia, because people are so highly critical of you - but you were so highly critical of Ali in that cooking moment.
He’d cut and prepared so many things and admittedly being a bad cook yourself and speaking about other people disapproving of the meal too and how over the top their meals were - it just came across as humiliating Ali and it was sad to watch when he had obviously gone to so much effort. I think many people felt disheartened by that.
I also cook without recipes and I love throwing things together. It was actually a fancy meal, but if you’re comparing to gourmet hog meals or whatever it was that your privileged friends cook, then that is going to make everyone look bad.
You appear hard to please because you are so wealthy and spoilt.
Apologies if I’m wrong, sometimes there are explanations, but I feel bad for Ali and his efforts and how it was compared to such an unfairly high standard.
Well put
Diana This was wonderfully and thoughtfully expressed, and I agree 100%. xx
Thank you both for sharing that you felt the same. I just watched Ali’s vlog from today and feel even more uncomfortable.
She went on about giving Ali premium content for his channel - yet the reason they were going into London to shop was because her luxury Christmas present that Ali wanted to buy her, he needed to get in store- something like it was an in store purchase only.
She also made a comment to Lumi saying “Daddy can’t get anything right” in a condescending way, because he accidentally left the sausages in the oven more than 5 minutes and burned them and forgot to set a timer. “Daddy can’t even remember to set a timer” just so critical.
Perhaps there is something else going on behind the scenes - you never know - sometimes people are navigating a partner that just cheated or there can be anything - but I feel very uncomfortable with how Ali is being treated. If a man spoke like that to a woman, it also wouldn’t be acceptable.
I’m sad to say I was a little surprised when I saw Ali’s most recent vlog. I’ve been watching Lydia’s videos for a while now and today i had just watched my first vlog of Ali’s. She seemed quite different in his vlog compared to her video. Well.. we are just outsiders.
lpngjas for me, I noticed she wasn’t “switched on for the camera” like in her own videos, where she benefits personally.
The kitchen garden is really starting to take shape - it's going to be an amazing greenhouse! The raised beds look really good, but then we are a bit biased!! Really enjoy seeing it all develop!
Bloody hell lyds what you gettin a wolf with you rope lead 😂😂😂😂😂😂
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I’ve never actually seen a leash like that before...usually they are just leather or the ones that let the dog go further away and coil back up for walking...but for a dog that small he also needs a harness
Haha i laughed to🤣
I thought the same thing. It's a wiener dog, not a bull mastiff! Bless her though...she's just excited. It made me laugh to see that lead. I have a chihuahua and I also went through a period of buying leads and harnesses as if I was getting a pony!!!!
@@NowonBeauty she makes me laugh all the time
I think the bangs look so pretty on you. Your hair looks great. Also, I'm enjoying the vlogs!
Your videos are giving me so much joy and getting me through the holidays, I appreciate you so much ❤️ I just went through a break up last week after 5 long years and I just love that you give me something to pass a little time considering lock down is now alone.. I can’t wait for tomorrows vlogmas. Xoxo
The smartest thing I ever did with my dog was training her when and where to potty. I’ve done this at every apartment I’ve lived in and now the house we live in. Basically, if I let her out the front door then that’s the only place we are going, so she best potty immediately. But if we go out the back door, then we are going on a walk and she can take her time going potty whenever and where ever she wants. It really helps when the weather is crazy or if I’m short on time because she goes potty immediately.
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Tristan upon our first session over Zoom he asked me what is that you strive for in life. Failing to prepare is preparing to Fail. When he heard this he had a huge smile, he opened a sealed envelope and that was what he had written on the paper. He and I spoke over zoom and that is what he wrote.
Amazing. Lydia Elise enjoy the journey as you have many exciting times to unfold coming your way.
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As soon as I begin watching I start smiling!.... YOU are such a tonic dear Lydia.
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Holy moly the leash hahaha that looks like it's for a big dog not a tiny weeny
"Strong sense of themselves" A great way to describe a Dachshund!!! Good call on the crate training.
I have a curious question because I don't know anything about landscaping or gardening. Does anybody knows why wasn't the floor leveled out before installing the flowerbeds?
lovgoddess It could've been done in either order, but I believe Lydia wanted to save money on excavation (that's what Ali said within his vlogs)... I'm glad it's worked out well for them. xx
i LOVE your hair like this😍 absolutely stunning!
I thank you Lydia for your candidness with us all. Love your hair, the bangs bring out your cheeks bones more 🥰🇬🇧xx
The self heating blanket thingy - do they have it in human size
Part of being a good cook is not following recipe books !
Your hair is absolutely gorgeous 💜 happy holidays 😊
Love new hair! 💜
I would just love for my husband to even try to cook! Never happening:))
I,d rather have rice and veggies than duck yuk, simple meals are the best, and yes the effort is the most important
Your bangs frame your face beautifully! The cut and style is stunning on you! 😍 Loving your vlogs - especially every day. Your vlogs have been an absolute life and home inspiration for me. Greetings from the US! ❤️🎄❤️
I love this “no makeup” look on you Lydia, just some bronzing powder, mascara and no lipstick/nude lips 🤩🥰😍
Your new bangs just frame your face, it’s lovely ☺️
You have beautiful hair, but my favorite cut on you was when you had your short bob. It was so sophisticated on you.
Hi Lydia,
I absolutely love your channel! I hope you don't mind me asking, but could you please let me know what eye liner you used at the beginning of this vlog?
I'm glad you decided to crate train. It's a personal decision but we crate trained our Maks during his first year and the crate became his "safe space". If you cover the crate all but the back with a thin towel (like a flour sack towel) and put the uncovered side to the wall, he will feel even safer and snug in his crate. Now, Maks is 10 years and he goes to his crate when we have work men here that make him nervous or when we take him traveling with us and need to leave him for short periods of time. It's just handy to have that option and you have a short window to crate train so you need to do it when they are young. Good luck with your little one...they are so much fun but yes, take more work than cats. I only ever had cats all my life until I was older and I did find what you said to be true. Merry Christmas to you all.😘💕🎄
Dear Lydia ..
just a slight adjustment in your
Hair combing technique ...
JUST a little slower ..
and try and very carefully MOVE
Knots through the hair a bit more delicately...
Trying BEST to not break ANY hairs ...
Hair serums/ detangling oils all over ..
but focused on trouble spots TOO ...
just to help with less breakage ..
and keeps the sproootlings from
tangling /rubbing on clothing ..
causing more breakage to
the fragile bits
You are STUNNING darling 🌹
ALL the best blessings to you 🥰
I’m loving ur hair cut the bangs look very healthy. The length is perfect on you.
Is it weird that I find Lydia's vlogs so inspiring? She's so put together and beautiful. I'm inspired. That's all there is too it :)
The excitement is sooooo real OH MY GOODNESS! 😍
Awww I have family that work at Butternut Box. You know the food is good and that they’ve used good ingredients when the even the staff and dog owners can eat it. It’s not quite raw though like you said, the food is actually cooked on a very low temperature to kill any potential harmful bacteria. X
Love the new hair! The outside is really looking great
Pretty please research the risks with raw feeding including diarrhoea, vomiting, nutritional imbalances, public health risks to you, Ali and Lumi due to the zoonotic bacteria etc in raw food and PLEASE consult your vet about it as bacterial infections in puppies are SO dangerous xxx
Thanks for bringing awareness to raw food ! So many people don't do proper research and just stumble on random blog posts ! There are no academic papers that show a benefit of raw food.
Another lovely vlog. Your hair is lovely and the bangs defo frame your face honey. Everything happens for a reason. Sometime we are forced into doing something for another reason only to realise how much better it is 🥰
Loving the content that you are putting all these years! I am an old subscriber of yours 🥰 And big respect that you manage to talk and do your perfect winged liner 🙌🏻 wow! I am struggling to do it with all the concentration of the world 😂
I cannot believe you can grow veg in middle of December. I cannot wait to see the garden -greenhouse finished. I can relate about people messing with your plant babies. I have plated raspberries 2 years in a row,only to have them mowed over :(
I can just picture your summer photos! You with a wicker basket and flowy sage linen dress, greenhouse in the background, you're picking your veggies and Porter and Lumi trotting around. Will be the best! 😍🍃
When we lived in the UK, we used butternut box for our Tibetan terrier. Can’t recommend them enough!
Your Hair Does Look Much Healthier After You Got It Done ✔️!!! It Looks Fabulous!!!
Umm, I bloody love a huge plate of veggies and rice! So tasty and healthy, in fact, we'd eat veggies every night!
Lydia- The best way to house train your pup is to put it out as soon as he finishes eating. I then, always said, "go ahead" or "pee". In no time he will ask to go out and if you say "go ahead" he'll know what you want.
Wow the hair looks wonderful! Definitely a fan of the shorter fringe it adds so much oomf to your hair 😍✨ xxx
It may not be beneficial to use the curling iron too often...
Mostly, men are cooking this way. But that is an indication of his creativity in this area. In the Stone Age people began to cook without recipes. So it is a very original form of culinary enjoyment.
Basically, cooking is not difficult. It is important that the ingredients go together harmoniously, that everything is cooked correctly and that the spices are used correctly. However: if you are really hungry, you will eat (almost) everything ...
Please be careful using the Furminator, once a week is more than enough. It can be quite harsh on the skin and leave the pups coat patchy if you over use it.
What is that eyeliner you used pls!?!?
Hi Lydia! Loved this video, your kitchen garden is gonna be a DREAM 😍 about the furminator, if I may give you a tip, I also have a spaniel, and my breeder always told me NOT to use the furminator, because it ruins the coat of this kind of dog (I have a cavalier King Charles and cocker spaniels have similar coats) so you may want to consider another brush for Bolly!
Love your blogs they are so relaxing and makes me calm down ☺️
the greenhouse is coming together quickly!!! Congrats Lydia it looks great so far.. can't wait to see the end result!!! 😊😊
Can someone please tell me what lipstick she is wearing? She never puts her makeup down anymore in the description
Yes I would love to know too! She always has the nicest glossy nude lips!
I think in the later part of the day she uses By Terry Baume de Rose. Actual lipstick color during the day? Don't know, either! 🤣
Your vlogmas and page and channel are so lovely 🥰
Why are you so mean to Ali? 😩
She has to pay Carrie to be her friend
Literally living for these Vlogs! Sending you so much love all the way from Dubai