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@allergiesrusdb

2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely LOVE your videos and hacks! But I’d be remiss if I didn’t share my deep concern for Hack #2!! You mentioned that to spruce up holiday get togethers & parties, to sprinkle ‘therapeutic’ grade Essential Oils on the furnaces air filter. This can be a deadly hack for many of us living with rare diseases, allergies, lung diseases, immune system disorders, etc. I can attest that many families don’t share health issues with every family member & friend in their life. (A very sad fact I must admit, but that’s life.) Sprinkling EOS on a home furnace air filter means that the ENTIRE home is contaminated with volatile oils! Not just a single room, but the ENTIRE home! For many of us, we might get sick by an EOS in someone’s bathroom when used as a room air freshener, many times there are other rooms in the home that are ‘safe’ for us to retreat to. A host can easily remove a plug in air freshener, or shut off melting style air fresheners, etc. But when adding scents to a furnace air filter, this means the host would need to shut down their homes furnace and open a window to air out the home. If you don’t have a spare air filter in stock, you’d have to leave the heat off until the guest/family member leaves. Unless you have experience with these rare diseases/illnesses, you’d have no idea that there are MANY of us who get seriously ill from EOS. Instead of placing EOS on furnace filters, there are safer ways to scent a home. I hope this explanation helps you and others understand how seriously dangerous this can be to many adults AND children. Also something to keep in mind, there is no such thing as “therapeutic grade” EOS. I realize many EOS companies simply name their oils as ‘therapeutic’ in order to make them sound safer or better than another companies. And listen, I’m NOT anti-EOS in the least! Anyway, thank you for taking the time to learn a bit about rare disease/illnesses. Back to your hacks! 💜

@ginagoddard509

2 жыл бұрын

Have a hack for you. :) after you wrap the candle with the napkin, wrap it again with Parchment Paper. leaving extra at the back to hold onto. Hold it tight and use the blow dryer. No blowing napkin, and a smoother surface after your done. :)

@fashionforwardmom

2 жыл бұрын

Wonder how that would taste if you added soe cranberry juice also? Have you tried that?

@brendasmith1533

2 жыл бұрын

@@allergiesrusdbVery good point. Also, be careful of them with pets.

@kneal37

2 жыл бұрын

Can you light the napkin candle?

I learned a neat hack from the caterers I worked with when I was a wedding photographer. Add your infusion ingredients (cranberries and mint) to your container first, then ice, then the water. The ice will hold the infusion underwater longer to make sure it is all throughout. Since the spigot is on the bottom of the container your first guests won't get much flavor if the ice is on the bottom

@designedtothenines

2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic suggestion! Definitely will do this the next time! Thank you!

@shellylemons

2 жыл бұрын

That is what I do with lemons but use crushed ice that I buy from Sonic. I keep it in the fridge.

@kathyc5831

2 жыл бұрын

But will the Infusions clog the spigot if its below the ice?

@barbibarnum

2 жыл бұрын

@@kathyc5831 that's a good question. I don't think so since the caterers were doing it. And everything tends to float up eventually.

@kathyc5831

2 жыл бұрын

@@barbibarnum thank you! I will try this

These holiday projects are so reasonable but look high-end.Not only are you gifted but your personality is so uplifting! Thank you for such uniqueness.

@MissMolly3377

2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree. I wish I was her neighbor, she is so sweet and talented. I love that she makes unique things, too.

Love the curtain rod and stocking idea, I have never seen that before, I am going to use that this year. Thank you for a bunch of great ideas.

@designedtothenines

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Let me know how it turns out!

@jreyes1149

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! We don’t have a fireplace but I’m going to try this on my piano 🤩

@michelleh7133

2 жыл бұрын

I use decorative command hooks to hang stockings.

Love all your ideas! You have given me the confidence to use power tools. I bought a hand held circular saw, a cutting tool, a belt sander and a chop saw. I actually added a board and batten wall to my kitchen. By myself when we redecorated our kitchen. My husband was so surprised and pleased. My grown sons couldn’t believe it. We had a house fire last Feb and we were living in a rental. This allowed me to work there without my family knowing it. Thanks again.

@coolwater55

2 жыл бұрын

Inspirational!! Something I always wanted to do too.

@conniecolon3378

2 жыл бұрын

Your hacks are by far, the best I’ve seen! Thank you!

One year my daughters and I took the grandkids out on country roads and cut off "greens " from trees that the county has to keep trimmed for drivers viability and put them on a tarp in the back of our jeep. Brought them home and made decorations inside and out. Not to mention we had the best smelling ride home and for a couple weeks later 😆

@designedtothenines

2 жыл бұрын

See! We get pretty Christmas decor and we help prune the trees! Love it!!

I, too, am Loving the curtain rod mantle idea. I purchased a white fireplace from Walmart in the spring and “ built”, well put it together myself and this is a GREAT idea. I want to put up stockings but thought my mantle was too small or cheap because it’s not a heavy wood-type fireplace but it has always been my dream to own one and couldn’t afford one. With your diy inexpensive ways to make your home look high end, it inspires me to copy them and I’m happy I can do it myself . Thank you Natalee for being such an inspiration! A friend of mine used to say, “it’s okay to be a copycat, just copy the RIGHT CAT” 😁

@designedtothenines

2 жыл бұрын

Love your last quote so much!!

@migdaliasanchez171

2 жыл бұрын

Lol thank you.I would tell my kids snd nephews that also along with “be a Leader not a follower”, And now the joke is that they keep saying they’re going to put that on my tombstone 🤦‍♀️😁terrible

My 1st time visiting you. What a treat! I don't have a fireplace 😥 so I hang my stocking over a study, eye-level picture frame with a ornament hanger or just bending back a large paperclip. 😊

Natalee, you crack me up! 😂 Wind, wayward dog, sneaking around while wearing flip-flops... nothing causes you to lose your composure! You just continue with your beautiful decor teachings. I love it!! 😁

@designedtothenines

2 жыл бұрын

☺️ The show must go on. 😆

The floating candles are wonderful. I shop at Goodwill a lot and there is ALWAYS a ton of clear glass containers for DIRT cheap. How great would it look to buy a whole bunch of them in all different shapes and sizes and do your candle idea! The more the better!

@designedtothenines

2 жыл бұрын

That would be so pretty!💕

Love all these ideas! A little trick for the candle and napkin is to wrap the napkin and then wrap the whole thing in parchment paper. Be sure to make the parchment paper longer so you have holding room in the back. It will hold the napkin in place and keep you from burning your hand.

@designedtothenines

2 жыл бұрын

Great tip! Thanks for sharing that! =)

First of all, thank you for leaving a link to the beginning of each hack. That is so helpful when I go back to rewatch some of them. Secondly, that diy garland is amazing!!!! I grew up having fresh greenery in my home at Christmas time and I'm now looking for ways to incorporate it without buying a fresh tree. Everything was lovely and well thought out. I'm sure any recipient if your entertaining or gifts would feel loved and well taken care of. Thank you for thinking of and sharing ways to keep the holidays feeling special but stress free. These hacks will help me to ensure that this really is "The most wonderful time of the year". 🎄🦌♥️

You are so classy and down to earth. I love your channel. Your DIY's are always awesome. TYFS🙂❤🙏

@designedtothenines

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! That's very sweet!!

I love the curtain rod is an amazing idea! The idea of putting the oil on the filter is a fantastic idea! I know those are Publix cupcakes, they are the best! They were beautiful! I love the look of the cranberry water! The garland is so stunning, beautiful! The floating candles are gorgeous! What a wonderful idea in having the great gift bags! Thank you for sharing how to fold the tree napkin! Love the napkin rings!❤️🎅🏻💚🎄⛄️

I love the curtain rod idea! Such a great way to hang a lot of stocking for a large family without making holes in your furniture! Also I never think about decorating store bought cupcakes to save time 👏

I absolutely loved all of these holiday hacks! I particularly adored the fresh garland and candle centrepiece and the stockings on the mantel. Thank you for always sharing beautiful, unique and easy DIY projects. 😍❤️🥰

@designedtothenines

2 жыл бұрын

Yay! Thank you!

Love This 10 Holiday Home Hacks DIY’s Girl! Been doing the curtain rod to hold 15 stockings for years. Though mine is heavier rod since I add goodies to each Stocking. I have a huge Brick fireplace so I add bricks to hold down the rod it’s enough support to be available to fill the stocking for my children, Grandchildren, Hubby, Pit Bull, and a little stocking for my Cockatiel who will be 17 year old on Christmas Eve. 🤩💚🤩❤️🤩🤍

I’m an old gal that learned a few new tricks. Thank you for the how to’s -delivered with such joy. It’s amazing how many greenery and woodsy materials are available in my own yard!

One easy hack for the Christmas tree....I dry small bundles of white hydrangeas tied with jute or skinny velvet ribbon. Lace cap hydrangeas work best. I store them in the guest room until I put up the tree. It is the last thing I place on the tree to fill in holes. Easy, lovely and Free!!!

@designedtothenines

2 жыл бұрын

I love hydrangeas... they're my favorite!

Loved all these projects. Easy and inexpensive but so high-end looking. Thanks again. Your creativity is amazing.

The curtain rod idea is fabulous! Love decorating with natural items as well. This video got me excited for Christmas!!!

@designedtothenines

2 жыл бұрын

Yay! I'm so glad!!

Love Hacks #5 and #6 for the foraged garland and candles. Inspired me to get some cranberries this year for decorations. Also the folded Christmas tree napkin was so easy and festive! Thanks for some very do-able but gorgeous ideas for Christmas dinner! :)

These are just beautiful projects. Really loving the garland and floating candles, will definitely have to do some trimming on my pine trees😊

I love all of these hacks especially the curtain rod stocking hanger and the centerpiece is gorgeous! The candle napkin wrap is pretty cute and the Christmas tree napkin is amazing!

The garland is beautiful. The floating candles add such a nice addition.

I absolutely love your videos. They are always "to the nines". You are so creative and I will be using some of your ideas. I have many trees in my yard and have never cut branches to bring the outdoors.... in. I look forward to your videos. Keep up the creativeness.

So many wonderful ideas! My favorite is the curtain rod stocking holder! So clever😊

Lowe’s used to give away their extra live Christmas tree trimmings. Not sure if they still do that but it never hurts to ask. 🎄

@designedtothenines

2 жыл бұрын

That was my original plan for this episode, but alas when I filmed there were no tree lots, but this is a great suggestion... yes!!

@MeliTX

2 жыл бұрын

Yes they do! Home Depot too. I use free trimmings to make my door wreath each year using a DT metal wreath form❤

@carolestephens8198

2 жыл бұрын

@@MeliTX what does DT stand for??

I love aa of these. The curtain rod is amazing idea. I will use that idea year round. Love the cupcakes. That is a very tasty idea and yet little time was used to make them festive. Garland is my favorite. I will be making some every season. You always have wonderful ideas. Please keep them coming. Thanks for sharing.

These are great! Love the floating candle hack. So simple & beautiful!! The napkin candle is so pretty. Ok, a Christmas tree napkin...how cute!!

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!! Thank you again for sharing your talent with us, NataLee! All adults will be receiving homemade gifts from me this year and they are all from your channel. I can’t thank you enough for your guidance and inspiration! God Bless you and your family! ❤

When my kids were young I kept a tote full of gifts for their age just in case the had a last minute birthday party, it worked great as I was working 2 jobs and didn't have alot of time to go shopping.

You are so fun to watch, and have such a great personality! You have great ideas, and I loved all of these. I admire how you dig in and build so many projects. They always turn out beautiful! 🤗 Tons of ideas! Love it!!!

Last year I hung stockings on a blanket ladder and leaned it next to my fireplace. It looked great snd was really sturdy!

@designedtothenines

2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! Love that! Thanks for sharing!

For viewers: Make sure to check your state's rules re: whether you can cut from plants on public property bc not all states allow that. And, obviously, ask if the plants are on private property whether or not you can cut some low branches. That garland turned out so pretty! I have a magnolia that needs the lower branches trimmed. I think I'll use the cuttings to do something similar. Thank you for this video full of great ideas, NataLee! 😊

These are great hacks that can really help out. I love the curtain rod stocking hanger and the cupcakes are great! Thanks Natalee

NataLee, What a doll you are! Half Christmas Angel, with the other half Santa's Elf. I can't make up my mind with which half I identify more! You ARE someone for everyone, plus all your superb ideas make the grade towards a relaxing and joyous holiday for us all. I wish you and your family many blessings at Christmas and always. Your peppiness is a joy to watch, and so encouraging to everyone, even challenged and witless ladies like myself. Merriest of Christmases to you, Beautiful Angel/Jolly Elf! Joyce Brown San Juan Capistrano, CA

My favorite is the paper napkin candle. What a great way to get candles of the color you need or to create something very elaborate!

The curtain rod is GENIUS!!

Thank you for the great ideas Natalee! My fav was the floating candles! From a fan who’s always short on hack ideas…. or ideas period! Blessings! ❤️🌺

@designedtothenines

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Great hacks, they're all beautiful and easy. And Dollee is absolutely precious!🐾🐩 Thank you Natalie, I love your personality & your channel!❤🎄

LOVE the floating candles! I'm terrible at floral arrangements and these are so pretty!

@designedtothenines

2 жыл бұрын

You can do it!

How do you do it!!! Everything you make is so clever and "usable".... I just love your enthusiasm for "cheap" not "cheesy" hacks...simply - you are doing a great job of saving us money!!! Thanks so much 🌲🦌🎁☃️🥦♥️🤫

Loved all of them. Thank you!! It looks so elegant 😍

@designedtothenines

2 жыл бұрын

Yay! Thank you!

I absolutely love everything you do! The best part of your channel though is how real you are, you make me laugh so much. Thank you for being yourself and for sharing all of your wonderful ideas with us! 💗

@designedtothenines

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! Love to keep it real. Nobody is perfect... just go with the flow...

I love the garland and the cupcakes ( definitely something I would do lol!!) I can't wait for Christmas!

@designedtothenines

2 жыл бұрын

Can't wait either! We're ready now!! ;)

That garland looks amazing--I live in Florida too and often bemoan the lack of "proper" Christmas greenery during the holidays, but this is a great solution. Thank you!.

@designedtothenines

2 жыл бұрын

When the tree lots come, that's where we need to head for sure! ;)

Your hacks are always so much fun. So are you! Over the years I have collected a few old stockings but my entire fireplace Is marble. This idea is ingenious. Thanks! Happy holidays!

Yes ma’am, loved these hacks! The shower curtain stocking holder was so clever! Party at your house with the raspberry cupcakes and infused water! I think the foraged centerpiece garland was my favorite. All were beautiful sweet lady!🎄💕

LOVE the essential oils on the furnace filter

Great ideas I am definitely going to get a curtain rod for my mantle this year it looks great and no holes. I love the garland and the floating candles they are all great projects. God bless! 🌲🌟🥰

@designedtothenines

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You too!

Girl, you make my day every time I watch you. I love how you keep it real. Great projects for the upcoming season.

@designedtothenines

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Love the Christmas tree napkin fold. Will be using it. Thanks

@designedtothenines

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

Love your hacks ! Thanks for Always raising the bar on decor !!

OMGoodness I'm saving this vid to my faves. Thank you for making all of us look like decor divas! I need all the help I can get.

@designedtothenines

2 жыл бұрын

Yay! Thank you!

You always have great ideas! Love the shower curtain napkin rings and the curtain rod for stockings! Thank you!

You did a great job with every hack. I loved them all. Your christmas tree napkins are the best. I was able to stop and start again until I got it right. Thank You! I now have sage green napkin trees all ready in a drawer for my Christmas table. Love your creativity and sense of style!!!! Happy Holidays to you!!!

@designedtothenines

2 жыл бұрын

I am so glad! You are ready to go early! Fantastic!!

Great idea for the cupcakes! You could also add a festive cupcake wrapper/paper liner--just sit the cupcake right into the new one.

Love your. Ideas

@designedtothenines

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

This video was so much fun! First I want to say how good you look in red and I love your laugh!💕 I love how high end and easy these hacks were! I just kept saying, "How fun", "That's beautiful"! When you showed the cranberry mint water I thought it would be fun to do this for Thanksgiving as well and maybe add some orange or even lemon! Thank you for all the amazing ideas. I am getting very inspired to craft away for the holidays!

@designedtothenines

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! I love your added additions! Fantastic idea!!

Love these hacks. The garland is something I'm definitely going to make. We have alot of cedar and pine trees and I have holly bushes with berries I planted around my house. Thank you for sharing.

@designedtothenines

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! I am so glad you can use this!

Just what I needed for such limited time! It doesn't look like it was whipped up quickly either. You could also add a stick of cinnamon.

@designedtothenines

2 жыл бұрын

So true! Love that idea! Thanks!

I love the candle hack. It's simple but beautiful. All the hacks are easy to recreate. Thank you for all the ideas! Love watching your channel! 💕😊🎄

Fabulous ideas as usual! You're always an inspiration. Sometimes iI spray paint seed pods or even dried flowers like hydrangeas or echinacea pods, even rose hips. They look fabulous in garlands and arrangements evening berries are available they add a different texture and if silver or gold a very festive vibe. What breed(s) of dog is Dolly? My much beloved dog passed away recently (she was my emotional support friend). I'm thinking of getting a puppy next spring. (I'm not quite ready for one yet. Too recent a loss.) I've been checking out different breeds and Dolly is adorable.

@designedtothenines

2 жыл бұрын

I am so sorry for your loss! That must be so hard. Dollee is a cockapoo and we got her from a breeder here in Florida. She’s very sweet and full of energy!☺️💕 i’m sure you will find the right fit for you.

I ADORE your "taste". Everything is always very beautiful & elegant yet comfy-looking & inviting. I love these hacks & can't wait to implement a few this year (I'm older & a bit sickly so I don't feel like going "all out" like I usually do). So bottom line I guess is thank you so much for sharing & that I love 'em.

@designedtothenines

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad! Hope you feel well soon!

These are great ideas! They are beautiful, inexpensive, and easy to make for those of us that are on a budget yet still desire the beauty of the homey Christmas look and feel. Thank you so much! You never disappoint. Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas to you and yours! Much love and prayers, Kim H. ❤️🙏🏻🥰🦃🎄✝️

In true genius fashion no matter what you do whether you are building with the big guns painting sewing making a real wreath from nature I really appreciate everything I learned from you thank you Miss Natalie God bless

I can't tell you how much I love your channel. You are so talented Natalie, I love all your ideas

I love the paper napkin and candle idea. It would be so much fun to have a themed snack table with matching candles!

I love all your ideas for Christmas and all Year through! The Garland was beautiful and I was surprised how making the bundles made it simple to achieve! It really looked so very nice on your Table..,High End as they say now adays!! I believe I can do that Natalee! Your so cute and have such a great sense of humor you make all your Videos such a pleasure to watch. Thank you for all the ideas and the encouragement to attempt them! Love your Channel Blessings!! +

It would be cute if each person had their own personal stocking; not all matching. I have used the same stocking since I was born! 🥰 Dear to my heart. I would think the cranberries and mint would eventually clog the spigot🤔??? Those garland bundles are very nice! 💖👍

Natalie you are so creative. I get so excited whenever you put out a new show. Thank you so much for all your wonderful ideas.

I will be using the curtain rod idea this Christmas, love that idea. Also such easy ideas such as the candle & the 3 little centerpiece suggestions. Everything was great ideas.

Those were all great ideas, I love the table centerpiece with the floating candles. And the essential oils on the thingamadoozy. Those were so awesome! Thanks.

@designedtothenines

2 жыл бұрын

So glad you liked these Dannette!

What great hacks as usual, Love the oils on the filter idea, I am going to do that one for sure, and the stocking idea is awesome, thank you so much for sharing. Love your channel.

I live in Florida too and it's so hard to find greenery to use for Christmas floral designs. I use to always be tempted to cut the bird of paradise flowers off the bush for summer arrangements, but it would be my luck I'd get busted! I thought the garland was beautiful. Love the magnolia leaves, they are so beautiful.

Natalee, these were great X-Mas DIY ideas.♡🌲🎅🏻🌲♡

Thanks for sharing. I love the curtain rod stocking idea.

I love when you do these type of videos. One of the very first videos Of yours I saw was a tables scape. It was beautiful and taught me so much.

@designedtothenines

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad! Thank you!

I love the cupcake and cranberry infused water. Cant wait to try them.

So many great ideas in this video. I saved it so I don't lose them. Thank you Natalee 😊

Thank you. You have my creative juices flowing on how I can jazz up what I already have. I do so enjoy your videos. I look forward to your fun and fabulous ideas. :)

@designedtothenines

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Thank you so much!

New subscriber, you are just a cheerful bundle of joy yourself!

@designedtothenines

2 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you! I am so happy to meet you Laura!

Oh wow what a great stocking hack!!! I never seen that one yet! Thanks for sharing! Looks beautiful!!! ALL these were Amazing!! Haven’t seen the tree napkins either!! Love ALL OF THESE!!! 🙌🏻❄️💚❤️💚❤️💚❤️💚❤️❤️

Love all of these ideas and the Christmas gift stash is GENIUS!

Those Christmas napkins are too darn cute ☺️

Love this! I am a Floridian and thank you for admitting that you were wearing flip flops 😂😘👍for real it’s hot in Florida even in the “winter” but we do have a lot spiders and snakes! Love using Magnolia leaves and “ foraging”! 🙏❤️👍👍

Girlfriend, you are not only beautiful but super smart, too! You have really outdone yourself in your fabulous holiday ideas. Love them all but the garland centerpiece and Christmas tree napkin folding are my favorites. I put sliced lime rounds in with cranberries when serving water. I also fill a collection of old clear glass apothecary jars with popcorn, red wrapped Kisses and green licorice sticks along with other brightly colored candies (Cracker Barrel & Hobby Lobby have some old time all day suckers which I've used in arrangements) on bookcases. Love to you & yours this blessed season...

I bought to wreath door holders and put them on my tv stand .used a dowel rod and hung my stockings on them. Son was impressed.

You never disappoint ! Thank you

So fun! I’ll use most of them this year!! Thanks!

Omg!!!! The garland though!!!!!

Last year, I found a decorative box at DT that looked like a mailbox, w/the flag. I had a large piece of styrofoam leftover from a purchase, like a 4' 4×4. I wrapped thick red ribbon around the styrofoam like a candy cane, then put it on top of a heavy white plate (DT) so it wouldn't fall down. I then put the mailbox on top & dressed it w/greenery. I attached the box so one side, the back, was flush w/the styrofoam, & the rest of the box cantilevered over the styrofoam in front. Then, I had to weigh it down in the back of the box from the inside, so I just used a big piece of quartz I had, but you can use w/e. Viola! A little Christmas mailbox!

@designedtothenines

2 жыл бұрын

Cute idea! Thanks for sharing! I have a feeling you will appreciate next week's episode! Stay tuned...

#4 - put cranberries and mint into ice trays and freeze them in there as well. this will also mix the colour throughout

Love all your projects Natalie!!

Love everything about these ideas! I could watch your videos for hours.

@designedtothenines

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

Thanks so much for sharing these wonderful hacks! I love the garland you made, it’s gorgeous!!! Blessings & Merry Christmas!

The stockings on the curtain rod!! Brilliant!! 😀

I loved these hacks. I am going to use the curtain rod hack, poinsettia napkin ring hack and a few more. Thanks for sharing.

great hacks for sure!!! wish we had a filter system in our home , but we dont , live in upstate ny and houses here didnt come with them , and of course we never put one in , as i love fresh smelling scents and i would def be doing it , but just love ur video's Natalee!! please keep them coming!!