What a kind gesture for you to open your home for your friend's event and to make such an effort to make it so special. You are a very unique and loving person, Mr. Kevin. Glad I know you.

What a beautiful recital and wonderful appetizers for your friends. You are an outstanding host!

Oh, what fun! You don't know how much I miss this kind of entertainment! Since I can't do this at my home and my budget is like a tourniquet, I get such a vicarious thrill out of your videos! What a lovely array of finger foods - You absolutely outdid yourself! Your home is so beautiful and inviting - The flower arrangement in your entrance hall looked like it came from a high-end, florist, and your music room was absolutely grand! Victoria is so very talented, and I'm sure she appreciated the incredible venue you provided for her!

@celticceltic99

7 ай бұрын

“my budget is like a tourniquet…”. 😆😆😆 Sounds like mine!

@AvaT42

7 ай бұрын

A tourniquet, that was funny, and a good description of my budget too 😅 I agree with everything you said of this video.

@parkwood6334

5 ай бұрын

Great video!

@tinahardt7148

4 ай бұрын

Omg lol…you bought the Victorian blue rose plates as well as the blue willow. ❤❤❤

@ermincampbell2159

3 ай бұрын

mine is like a sesame seed 😂

I loved watching Victoria practicing on Kevin's piano. My Grandmother Lily Mae was a Music Teacher in Burma, where she was born during the British Raj. She was (Irish/English) and her sister my Great Aunt Alice played the Piano for us when they visited on special occasions like Christmas and Easter. 😅🎉 So this beautiful recital by Victoria was a delightful treat, as it reminded me of those gone by days... 🎶 Thank you 👏 🕯

With our country in such turmoil and disarray, we all need to do more of this!

@tawnymontanta2910

7 ай бұрын

Who can afford it with all the disarry? Tisking!

@along5925

7 ай бұрын

I can't actually fund or DO any of this, but I can watch, relax and appreciate someone who CAN do this and is nice enough to let me tag along. Very enjoyable. Thank you for inviting me!

@janicegame2372

7 ай бұрын

@@along5925it works out quite well if you ask you friends to bring a plate of food people love to get together try it if you can❤

Kevin L Jacobs, everyone seems to tell you, how wonderful everything looks, but it is you, who makes it work. You are the epitome of my 3 favorite words calm, cool, and collected. ❤ from Oregon.

@valeriehuff8630

6 ай бұрын

I agree wholeheartedly. Your calm manner and soft touch are everything beautiful. Thank you for these lovely ideas. Happy New Years! Many of God’s blessings to you and Mr. Fox. Love from San Antonio, Texas.🥰

@AnneTaylor-kk8ze

5 ай бұрын

@@valeriehuff8630 yes i agree,without Kevin the videos would not have that special touch

@tightwadonpurpose7003

4 ай бұрын

Agree about that!

@AnneTaylor-kk8ze

4 ай бұрын

@@tightwadonpurpose7003 you sent your reply to the wrong person

@divinetiming8422

3 ай бұрын

Truth

Exquisite appetizer buffet, everything looked delicious! Perfect venue to showcase Victoria’s talent. Thank you for inviting us Kevin🙏🏼❤️

Texas here. Found you yesterday and I've been trying to play catch up. Where have you been all my life and why do you not have a million followers yet? What a rich life you have. I actually got tears in my eyes for a split second. Some people live a lifetime and never find what you have. You are helping me to find my hearts desires. They were there all along, watching you is simply helping me bring them to the forefront of my mind. I believe that is why I teared up. Chances are, since this comment is a month past your posting you will not see it but thank you.

What a BEAUTIFUL way to showcase Victoria's talent !! ❤️ 🎶 The appetizer buffet looked absolutely scrumptious !!

Oh I really enjoyed this video so much … the flower arranging … appetisers .. some great ideas there for me and Victoria’s playing … a little slice of heaven❤🇬🇧🕊️💕

I know you always say that you don’t know what you’re doing but you always let your creativity take over which results in a beautiful arrangement

That was a sweet gesture on your part to support her music! And the food looks divine!

I love watching Kevin creating his beautiful and inventive floral displays. So beautiful, uplifting and colourful 👏

OMG! I missed you! Your fans were FRANTIC! Whew! I can breathe again! I love ALDI’s for their cheeses and they have some fabulous wine, for inexpensive that is. That arrangement is magnificent! I am beginning to learn how to play piano at 69 years old. Victoria is a marvelous pianist!

Thank you Kevin, you have brightened my day considerably! Your channel always gives me a lift!❤❤❤ The music, the food, the ambience, all top notch!

I felt like I was there, and had a grand time!... A chilly evening seems to be made for such warm events. I bet no one turns down an invitation to your home! I feel like you are a friend, which is crazy to say.

@calvinstulip

7 ай бұрын

I completely agree! I think of him as a friend and will most likely never get to make his acquaintence in real life.

You work hard,Kevin. All the householding is on your shoulders

You’re doing everything this house was meant to do. I love how you’re keeping traditions alive!

All of my favorite things wrapped up in one lovely video: piano recital, friends gathering, good food and wine, and Aldi! Thank you for sharing this lovely event with your viewers.

Kevin….I am devoted to your lovely channel. Calm, reassuring and so reminiscent of the civilised and elegant days of my youth , “ of yore”. Edit….PS , might you also consider using cranberry “jam” with the Brie ? Best wishes, Alexandra . 🌺

@janicegame2372

7 ай бұрын

I agree cranberry works well although I have never tried strawberry jam?😊

I laughed when you said “you have no idea what your doing” with the flowers….but your flower arrangements always look beautiful!

Thank you Kevin. I’m having a dinner party on Friday and cooking the chicken Marbella, hummus and smoked salmon were on the appetizer list but I wasn’t sure what else. Happily I’ve decided to make the salami wedges, thank you for this. Glad to know that your recital was a huge success. We used to host a classical music party in our yard. We had been to Tanglewood and at one of the concerts we were seated on the lawn under a huge tree which housed speakers; you couldn’t see the orchestra. I decided that we could try this in the yard as a pot luck party and fifty friends came. We continued this for thirteen years until we moved to Belize and at the last one we had ninety guests! People didn’t seem to mind that there wasn’t a live orchestra, they just sat back (we asked them to bring their own chairs) enjoyed the camaraderie and the selection of music that we chose.

@lightmarker3146

7 ай бұрын

Such a nice idea . 😊

@prettylady995

4 ай бұрын

Amazing how you can throw a wonderful party and didn’t need to pay for live musicians. you must love Belize. Great idea the guests must have hated when you moved!

Lovely, Kevin!!! How fantastic to have a friend who shares her talent with you, and the wonderful selection of charcuterie!!!Bravo, to you both!!!

Oh how splendid this was! What a delight to enjoy such an evening of music. And the appetizers...perfect. Best of all of course, the warm and welcoming host who made the evening a great success.

👍 I hope you film that concert! Sigh. Appetizers and a concert. What a guy!!!

I'm having a dinner party in a couple of weeks and I was after some ideas for apppetizers. Thank you Kevin fabulous as always xx

Dear Kevin ; Your guests looked so comfortable and obviously enjoyed your efforts. Those work outs with your trainer keep you fit for chair moving 😊 A good time was had by all I'm sure and a lovely respite for your guests . Bravo 👏

Phenomenal. This is entertainment at its finest. Loved your appetizers and canapés. I always do milk wash instead of egg wash because I can always taste a kind of unforgiving flavor on pastries from the cooked egg wash. I love to milk wash and it gives a lovely yellow color.

@calvinstulip

7 ай бұрын

Great tip! Will have to try that myself. Thanks for sharing 👍

@janicegame2372

7 ай бұрын

@@calvinstulipI like a mix milk and egg!😊

Oh, Kevin, you are so delightful...everything you do is so top class, and soothing. I appreciate you more than ever as my life situation has become so unstable and chaotic. Thank you just for being you❤

@janicegame2372

7 ай бұрын

I do hope things will work out for you gloria❤

Always a delight to actually see these finger foods plated and see the guests enjoying them!!! Most channels don’t show that it’s my favorite part!!!

Victoria definitely makes the piano talk 👏👏👏👏👏

You love entertaining, as always, you leave nothing to chance. I know you love the preparation. Only a kind people loving person does that

What a lovely evening . You are the perfect host and Victoria is an amazing pianist . Your table looked awesome and we can take your ideas for upcoming parties during the holiday season

Thank you so very much Kevin for sharing this lovely recital with us! Such a treat. You have some very lucky friends to be the recipients of your hospitality, generosity and offering your home for the sharing of live music. How lovely! Wish I was your friend 😊😉

@janicegame2372

7 ай бұрын

Through Kevin we are friends😊

AHHH! I felt like a guest, during the appetizer & cocktail hour. Thank you so much for all the wonderful tips. You go above and beyond!!! 🍷🍾🤍🎉

I dream of hosting events like this in a beautiful home such as yours. The canapes all look absolutely gorgeous and delicious. Your room dressings are perfect. And the music was divine. I just love everything about it. Thank you for allowing me to peek through the doors during your exclusive piano recital.

Gorgeous appetizers with beautiful colors....❤I am glad your friend lives in the same area than you, it is a beautiful story ! Be happy and blessed. Hello from Paris ❤

I adore Aldis for charcuterie spreads too. They always have a great assortment of cheeses especially. Love your videos so much❤

You are such an excellent host.

You are too humble Kevin. Your flowers would pass for a florists arrangement at this point, you are becoming an expert. I enjoyed seeing a glimpse of the piano concert. I'd love you to play for us again. Maybe a Christmas carol in an upcoming video? Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and hope to see you again soon. 💙💜🤎🤍

So joyful in your preparations. An enchanting evening for all! Lovely to watch and listen, Thank you for sharing!

I think that of ALL the visits we’ve had with Kevin, this so far has been my absolute fave! Thank you, Kevin! 💙

Thank you so much! I really enjoyed this video and the snippets of the concert. Anytime you want to play for us, or have a friend play... I'm in! I'm sure all who attended enjoyed your wonderful home, food, hospitality and of course the beautiful music. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.

YOU GOT IT ALL DONE! This is the best video yet! I love entertaining a crowd! Missed the pets a lot! You are wonderful. I always make way more than I need and send sweet containers with the left overs with my guests as a Thank You! You are fortunate to have such gifted cerebral musician friends. The only things my neighbor know how to play is CD’s and make Microwave popcorn. They find me fancy and for the most part ignore me, thought I do have my Ladies Who Lunch who are delightful! That arrangement is one of your best,

What a wonderful event to have in your lovely home! My sister used to call this having a "musicale." Your friend is quite a talented pianist, as are you. What a great crowd you had in attendance. Orange Kitty made a brief appearance. The appetizers looked delicious. I love the welcoming floral arrangement strategically located in the foyer. We are also lucky to have an Aldi's in my town, and they do have a great selection of hors d'oeuvre type of foods. Also a nice bakery selection. I think they have some nice flowers available too, when I think about it. Maybe I need to go there soon. Anyway, thank you for sharing this musical event with us. I appreciate. Take care. ♥️🎼🎵🎶🎹👏🍢🍱🍡🐈💐

What fun! How wonderful that you both were able to reconnect after 10 years or so. Thank you for sharing this video -- it was truly inspiring! Blessings...

Thank you Kevin for showing another wonderful video and how we can make budget friendly appetizers. Have a beautiful rest of the week, until next time God Bless you , Liseth and your families ❤️🙏❤️

Beautiful recital. Lovely party ideas. The flower arrangement was perfect.

I really like the salami spread, jam pastries and veggies and hummus. The floral arrangement was perfect, as well. Thank you for being such a fine Host and brava to Mrs. Victoria.

Oh, Kevin, your foyer flower arrangement is outstandingly beautiful. I challenge any professional florist to improve on it. You've made the flowers look lovely and fresh! All of your appetizers looked very easy and scrumptious. An awesome welcoming all around. I'm sure your guests were very pleased! Kevin, I wish so much I could have been there as one of your guests! Glad to know your soireè was such a success in every way. You are the most thoughtful host and your attention to detail shines brightly! 🌞 Cheers! Judy 🇨🇦🇺🇲

Wow Victoria's piano recital was exquisite. She plays beautifully, thank you to her and you of course Kevin for sharing it. I love how you had a variety of delicious appetizers. They all looked so good and I am interested in trying the salami ones. I have never heard of those. The brie wrapped in pastry, the bacon wrapped breadsticks, etc. all looked like the best party pleasers. I'm glad all went well, you are a wonderful host.

Thank you Kevin for taking the time to share your life with us on this platform

What a lovely concert and reception. I truly wish I was attending it.

You’re an amazing host! Stunning flowers and scrumptious appetizers! Great job!

It's therapeutic to watch 😊❤

Beautiful recital and food presentation! Reoccurring afterthought, “I should of made more.” Fortunate guests!

You’re a talent. Entertainers always second guess themselves about quantity. Great work

I love your channel 💞

Oh thank you for sharing this with us. Congratulations to your friend Victoria. 🙏

That flower arrangement in the round room is splendid!

What a lovely evening and so enticing. Congratulations, Victoria, on a wonderful performance, and Kevin, as always, you've outdone yourself.

For not knowing what you are doing, that floral arrangement is beautiful!!😁

You are such an amazing and thoughtful host Kevin!

Oh how I love a piano recital! Thanks for sharing 😊

How beautiful your evening was. How amazing you both reconnected at a grocery store!

This was outstanding! Bravo Kevin Bravo Victoria. Sheer elegance and deliciousness. Oh and precious Goldie!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

How thrilling to be invited to join you in your wonderful music room for your friend Victoria's highly select concert. What an honour! Thank you so much. Of course, over the years, I'm sure your beautiful home has played host to many such "At Home" evenings and it's marvellous that you are keeping the tradition alive in 2023. Apart from your magnificent looking cheese boards I've never tried any of the tasty appetisers you crafted. During the 1970's in the UK we would put cocktail sausages on sticks, cheese and pineapple chunks on sticks and serve prawn cocktails along with a selection of sandwiches on white bread. How much further we've come since then! Very interesting to me that you shopped at Aldi as that is the store I most frequent here in the centre of Manchester. As you correctly state, their budget prices are excellent. I'm sure, on a cold November evening, your guests really loved the wine and everything else you set before them. While you weren't fully happy with the flowers you bought, your final arrangement looked magnificent. Your colour choices blended perfectly, particularly those Burgundy chrysanthemums paired with the white, yellow and green. It was a true pleasure to listen to a small fraction of Victoria's beautiful playing, both in rehearsal and in performance. Thank you so much to her and you for allowing us the privilege. While we never see you playing yourself I'm sure it still plays a very important part in your daily life. Do you still give At Home recitals yourself, Kevin? A truly exciting and enjoyable visit with you this time. Thank you so much for inviting us. It was a great pleasure and next time, make loads more Salami Wedges, they were particularly delicious!! Love and Huge Hugzz, Steve xx

@ZalthorAndNoggin

7 ай бұрын

Thank you Kevin. I'm delighted the concert was such a great success.

Спасибо за интересный репортаж!!! Нового счастливого 2024 года!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤!!!!

Lovely floral arrangement Kevin! I’ve just returned back to your videos… so nice to see your beautiful home and looking forward to the ongoing reception preparation and glimpses of the upcoming recital! 🥰

@calvinstulip

7 ай бұрын

Welcome back! 🥂

Thank you, Kevin!

Brilliant. Well done, Kevin on your successful hosting of the concert. We also take advantage of our local Aldi in Melbourne, Australia when hosting large gatherings at home. And thank you for featuring Victoria's talent in your video. Just beautiful.

Thank you for including us in this wonderful event! ❤❤❤

Oh my! I dream of having a wonderful cocktail party like this! You have really outdone yourself this time, my friend! Just lovely

Your ideas are so great ! What a lovely way to entertain friends with food and music!!!

Fabulous recital, the appetizers look scrumptious, the decor lovely, bravo Kevin! Thank you for inviting us in!

I love your hospitality skills, Kevin! But have you ever considered the beautiful world of dimmer switches? I think your room looks amazingly cozy without a light coming from the ceiling, or maybe at least dimming that light greatly so you have mostly the light at eye level or standing level… Just a little hint from a person who does interior design… I am going to try some of your recipes, though!

absolutely elegant and wow didn't seem to break the bank!!!! You are a pro!!!

Wow!! - how beautiful!! - so lovely to spend this inspiring time with you Kevin - you truly lift my spirits with your warm & inviting ways - your arrangement of flowers are out of this world - the colour combinations stunning as is your delectable food preparation - how fortunate for Victoria to have a well-tuned piano to play on - one can see she & your guests truly enjoyed every moment - very chic & well planned - you deserve much praise for the love & inspiration you so willingly give.

Once again, Kevin you posted a great video! Love to see all of your varied activities!

How lovely! And I can see why the food was such a hit. Bravo to both your pianist friend and your wonderful hosting!

Such a lovely video & a wonderful concert! So nice of you Kevin! 😃💖🥰

great video Kevin, thanks for sharing all those wonderful appetizers and your friend playing, very beautiful.

What a stupendous treat…the food, the flowers, the music to share with friends, and the world, it really does not get any better then this moment of luxury……..thank you. ❤

@calvinstulip

7 ай бұрын

Well said 🍻

A beautiful evening of lovely music, food, friends surrounded by your warmth and generous spirit - I would love an evening like this.

You know, what I like about you is you’re a real, every day person that I could relate to, and you even shop at Aldi’s. I love it when you said “And I have no idea what I’m doing” when you were arranging the flowers, which I think looks sophisticated.

Kevin, I would enjoy being your neighbor. You’re a very special man.

What an awesome recital. Victoria is so talented. Your buffet looked so delicious. You are quite the hostess. TFS.

I’m sure nobody went home hungry . That was a lot of food. You outdid yourself again.

I would have loved to have been at your Salon. It's a wonderful way to spend an evening with like minded friends and beautifully performed music.

This was an amazing concert you and Mr. Fox held for your friend, Victoria. I was in awe of all the amazing food and drink you had for everyone, but then, I'm always in awe everything you do. I appreciate how you share your life with the rest of the world and invite us to cook and dine with you, help you garden and entertain us with your many talents. I pray you always keep your joie de vivre because it is so inspirational to all your viewers and loyal subscribers. Thank you, thank you, thank you so much! Take care and be safe! 😊💖🙏🏻

Five stars, Kevin for being a wonderful host, delicious appetizers, beautiful flowers and definitely a wonderful evening had by all! Enjoyed Victoria's piano concert!

You are amazing and so inspirational!! Wish I could spend an afternoon with you.😁

Kudos on the flowers especially. What a lovely evening!

For someone who doesn't know what he's doing, this flower arrangement is beautiful! Great job!!

Lovely. I love that you are very sophisticated and authentic. Loved your flower arrangement and the fact you shopped at Aldis. I love to visit with you. Very talented friend. 💕

just have to say I love the wallpaper in the music room! Thanks so much for sharing this event with us!

This was a nice treat to see. A wonderful recital. And you made it a truly beautiful evening for your friends.

A most enjoyable post! Loved every minute of it! I have a passion for entertaining, to include setting tables and flower arranging … you continue to inspire me with your beautiful creations!

Awesome 🎉 I will have to do some of these ideas for the holidays. ❤ thank you

What a wonderful concert and scrumptious food!! Your floral arrangement looks like something from a Dutch Golden Age painting...gorgeous. Your home is the perfect place for a Salon Concert! I looks like a wonderful evening and explains why there was no video on Sunday. Lots of other things going on at your house!!