Prepare For Christmas With Me 🎄 decorating & baking sugar cookies, gift guide, holiday movie recs
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Happy Christmas week, friends!!
I can't believe it's almost Christmas. Where has the time gone? I hope you enjoy this festive video. I do some shopping and then do a little haul to show you some of the decorations I got this year, we bake the most amazing egg nog and candy cane sugar cookies, I recommend some Christmas/winter books to read as well as some of my favorite cozy festive Hallmark-esque films and there's a little last minute bookish/vintage/cottagecore/dark academia gift guide at the end of the video.
Enjoy! And Merry (almost) Christmas!
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If there was an award for the world's most amazing, kind, thoughtful and dedicated human being, Desi would win it. Oh my god that was 36 minutes and 46 seconds of happiness, comfort and coziness!
@DarlingDesi
2 жыл бұрын
That’s such an amazingly kind thing to say 🥺😭😭♥️😭😭 Thank you!!
@smeenasiddiqui2374
2 жыл бұрын
I also agree. 🏆. Happy 2022. Best wishes
@vedaanderson7009
Жыл бұрын
I Very Much Agree 💯%
@susanstones347
Жыл бұрын
P.s you are one of the sweetest people on KZread 🤗
If you want an iconic Christmas movie set at the Plaza Hotel, I HIGHLY recommend Eloise at Christmastime. It's about a mischievous 6-year-old girl who lives there and gets into all sorts of adventures with the staff and other residents. So fun and hilarious!!!
@DarlingDesi
2 жыл бұрын
Yes!!! That’s another one of my favorites! ♥️
@mapistuffyvideos5216
2 жыл бұрын
omg i thought that movie was a fever dream coz it never came on tv very often, i remember watching it many times❤😊
@Ardit-kq4bt
2 жыл бұрын
That movie is good but not the best Christmas movie. The holiday is a classic imo
@bethburleson6684
2 жыл бұрын
we watch this every year. it's my nostalgic fav. I even bought the madame Alexander Christmas Eloise doll 6 years ago haha
@AM-bm2xw
2 жыл бұрын
Great suggestion, I think I will watch it with my Littles, thanks :)
Lately I haven’t been really feeling the Christmas spirit. I’m not that far into the video but I’m already feeling the Christmas spirit once more! Thanks for making my holidays better Desi! Seriously I wouldn’t be who I am today if I didn’t have you. Love you Desi! I wish you all the best and Happy Holidays!
@DarlingDesi
2 жыл бұрын
Awww, well Christmas isn’t here yet so there’s still time to get in the Christmas spirit ♥️ I hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend! Thank you for your comment and sharing such kind words 🥺♥️ *sending you a virtual hug!*
@ng790
2 жыл бұрын
Have you ever seen love under the Christmas table one of my favorite Christmas movies!
Yes, reusable Christmas bags! My husband's family makes their own out of whatever Christmas material they find. When we got married they gave us a ton and I was super confused when we opened the package...my husband laughed out loud and said, "Welcome to the family, you will never have to wrap another Christmas present again." In addition to being super cute, it's way better for the environment than wrapping paper!
10:22 OMG PIZZELLE I'm from Italy! They're similar to waffles but thiner and crunchier and our grannies always made them during festivities (not only Christmas but also Easter and birthdays and weddings etc.). Fun fact: they've got a lot of names! Each region or city or town has a different name for them... Someone call them "neole", but they went also by the name of "ferratelle" and more! They're originally from Abruzzo (which is my region) and Molise. My grandmother always told me that in the past, when she was young, these special cookies were made specifically for weddings... Back in the days they didn't organize big parties for weddings, especially in the middle or lower social classes. They usually organize a humble buffet in their houses and everyone were invited and those who can afford it brought gifts for the groom and bride; who could not buy presents brought food, for examples "pizzelle" which were considered symbol of luck and welfare. These cookies have that design on their surface because it is inspired by laces that were usually used for wedding dresses! Sorry if I made some mistakes, English is not my first language and I wrote everything under excitement! Btw, the video is amazing as usual! I love you so much Desi! Thanks for bringing comfort and joy (cit.) with every video!
Christmas has always been a hard time for me ever since I was a little girl,. It has just caused unnecessary drama, chaos, stress, guilt, all that fun divorced parents stuff. You are the first one to put me into the holiday spirit in nine years. I wanted to cry while watching this because it was just so beautiful and cozy and gentle and I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. You've brought true love and appreciation for this season into my heart and I can't wait to celebrate now. Desi, I truly hope that you have the merriests of christmases and the happiest of new years and thank you again 💕
time stamps with my commentary thrown in (I hope you don't mind) 0:00 haul (I love the mushroom) 11:39 hello fresh promo 13:02 cinnamon roll making 13:47 decorating (my favourite ornaments are the ones we have of Winnih the Pooh and friends Marie and the Nutcracker) 16:54 settling down for movie night 18:03 film recs 26:22 unboxing 28:01 reading list (I'm currently reading "letters from father christmas" on my kindle and its basically a series of letters that were addressed to JRR Tolkeins children from Father Christmas and I really love it thus far) 30:59 sugar cookie baking 34:39 gift guide time
This is professional level video making- plain and simple. I am blown away at everything: video concept, props, lighting, music, vibes, smooth and HD video… just BEAUTIFUL! ✨💕✨💕
Your videos always make me see the world through different eyes. A lot of the time, I forget to notice the beauty and perfection of things around me, but seeing the way you romanticize life has completely changed my outlook on life. Thank you Desi ❤ and Happy Christmas 🎄
Oh my gosh Desi! After watching your “cozy day in my life” video, my sister and I had a day of making the chunky blankets (which turned out SO cute and cozy!) and making your recipe for hot cocoa (which was unbelievably delicious!). So thank you so much for that video, because now it has created a beautiful memory that my sister and I will share for years 💚
OMG Silver Skates😍 I am Russian and I have been watching you for 2 years now to practice my English. This movie came out last year in Russian, and I was sure you would like it. I thought that it would be so cool if you see it one day. And now you are! And somehow it makes me sooo happy 🤗 And I just want to say thank you, for everything you do❤
This is amazing, and you know what? The idea of decorating for the season is the whole reason I don't decorate specifically for Christmas. Other than our tree, of course. But Christmas/Yule comes SO early in the Winter season. I think that's why so many people suffer from depression after Christmas. They don't give themselves anything else to look forward to! I LOVE Winter for all of it's wonderful majesty. Just go listen to Jonna Jinton talk about the singing ice! So many beautiful things.
@sames4now
Жыл бұрын
You should read Myquillyn Smith's book Welcome Home. She talks about how we should decorate for the season not just the holiday. Applicable all year round. I love this book. 💕
"While you were sleeping " is one of my favourite Christmas movies!!! I just love it! Me, my mum- we watch it every year, and more than 5 times in year!:D
"Meet Me in St. Louis" is another great holiday film (IMO) that takes place in 1903 right before the opening of a World's Fair. The costumes and scenery are to die for! It starts out in the summertime, then transitions into fall and Halloween, then ends at Christmas time (which is partly why it is a holiday film for me). The music is super fun and kitsch and Judy Garland is just amazing!
@sailorarwen6101
Жыл бұрын
I literally watch that movie once a month. I never considered it a Christmas film lol
I just wanted to say that your videos have helped me so much when I've felt down. Your almost child-like excitement is contagious and you make the world feelso much more magical than we are normally able to percieve it. Watching your videos is such a nice escape from the sometimes grim world into a cozy world of warth, happiness, and love. Thank you so much for the content you create and I hope you know what a positive impact you are making by sharing your joy with others.
Thanks for a festive mood, now in Moscow it's - 21°C and the sunset at 3 PM, so our main mood is sleeepy and passive ) Feel proud when you recommended «Silver Skates» inspite the fact that never seen this movie ) But I will, I promise!
The "cake" in the package similar to the Panettone one that Desi called "Paluani" is a Pandoro, Paluani is the brand, Pandoro is a traditional italian Christmas sweet made from a dough similar to the panettone one but with more butter, no raisin inside and a lot of powdered sugar on the top, it's really good, try it out! :)
If you haven't already I would recommend The Shop Around the Corner. Another great lead by Jimmy Stewart set around the holidays.
Pov.... you're watching this again almost a year later!!!!! Still in love with this video!!!! Amazing video Desi!!!!!!!
I don't personally like Christmas, but I love how Desi makes every little thing look so epic.
The vibes are immaculate! After suffering a loss in the family this year, Christmas hasn’t felt the same. This video brought me so much joy! 💕
I would HIGHLY recommend another movie. Family Stone. It’s got the cozy, amazing cast, love story, and so much heart. I watch that and The Holiday every Christmas time.
Christmas just isn't the same this year it feels like something has been lost somehow but I love how you romantise everything you do and we can all learn a lot from you. I have also just finished reading The Minaturist, I enjoyed the read but it left me wanting more. Any how wishing you well for Christmas and the new year, your videos are something I look forward to every time you upload
Another under rated Christmas movie is Christmas With The Kranks starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Tim Allen. O my gosh it’s hilarious and adorable and I never hear anyone talk about it.
“If something makes you happy, why not let it make you happy?” Wow. I needed to hear that. 🥺
When I get my home and I put up a shelf I'm going to put up a cardinal on my shelf for Mike. His mother liked cardinals. It will be a nice addition to our collection.
I would totally recommend "Tessa and Weston: The Best Christmas Ever" by Abbie Emmons! It's a follow up to 100 Days of Sunlight, but I don't think it's too necessary to read the first (though I'd also recommend it!) it's so wholesome. I think you would like it!
@AtlanticRaven
2 жыл бұрын
Yes! I LOVE Abbie Emmons!
@kayleebooks1860
2 жыл бұрын
Ohhh soo happy to see more people who love Abbie!!!
This was so cheerful! I loved it! FYI, for the pinecones, if you spray them white first, then gold, you will get the brighter metallic shade. 😊
Thank u to the queen of aesthetics for always getting me in the mood for whatever season it is 🥰
The whole video is so cozy and give me the Christmas spirit. Thank you a lot.
The vibes were immaculate. Thank you for this
I love how you decorated the tree! It’s so whimsical!
I can't imagine how hard you must work on all of these videos, but it certainly shows. These are my comfort videos and always make me so happy. Feels like we're friends. Thank you, Desi
This was magical and cozy and festive and PERFECT. I'm finally feeling the spirit of the season. Thank you so much, Desi. ❤️
Merry Christmas Desi! Thank you for always bringing so much beauty into your videos and helping us see the beauty in the world around us.
You're winter videos are like a warm blanket to the soul ʚ♡ɞ
Beautiful vid, the ending made me shiver! Thank you for the calming and cheery vibes!
The Ribbon candy is very nostalgic of my childhood. My mother always had a glass chicken candy dish that she'd fill with it at Christmas time
This was perfect, like a warm hug ♡ thank you very much and happy hollidays !
Extra thin ribbon candy is the epitome of Christmas for me because my maternal grandma always had this for the holidays. Makes me think of love! 💕
I love that you decorated for winter too. Such a happy, cozy video. ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you! Happy New Year 🎉
Even when I haven’t been feeling the festive season lately, at least it gives me joy every day for my favorite KZreadr to upload the right mixture of festive, hallmark, holiday, and Christmas :D
almost 40 mins of comfort and magic ahhhhh💌
Thank you for another lovely video! Your videos are my go-to to unwind and get cozy. Happy Holidays, Desi.
i cant explain how happy i am to see a video up after 2 weeks desi! thank you so much!❤️
Desi I am having such a rough time and this just made my day. Thank you for always putting so much effort into your videos. xx
Another beautiful cosy, warm hug of a video. Thank you for all of the hard work you put into helping us feel content, comforted and joyful all year round ! Wishing you, Jared and Dartagnan the happiest Christmas ❤️ xx
These videos warm the soul.
I can't express how happy and festive this makes me feel - though I live in a place where it's summer during Christmas, and because of that our image of Christmas is a little bit different, these cozy vibes make me feel like I've escaped to another world. And Desi - your videos are literally like watching a movie. I love when the music swells, I love the aesthetic, and I appreciate every second you have put into making this video
Thank you so much for all the time and effort you have put into this wonderful video. You really do have a special magic that can cheer up so many people. For me I’m going through a tough chapter and I’m always transported into a better place. Thanks again Desi ✨ I hope you have a fantastic Christmas and know just how wonderful you are! 💗
Your spirited ways make your videos so enjoyable, you get excited and inspired along with you. This was so cosy and put me in a very christmassy mood.
This video made me feel so cozy. I literally cried when I saw the linen dress. You looked beautiful. Thank you fo being there. Happy holidays.
your videos make me so freaking happy. I've gotten extremely emotional watching this, it's just so beautiful. Thank you Desi for all the passion and the work that you put in your videos, I wish you the happiest Christmas ever. Love u
Truly heartfelt and refreshing to watch! Inspiring to see Christmas through your lens! Blessings during the Winter Solstice!
I got my snack of hot cocoa with marshmallows, candy cane and gingerbread men cookies on the side SPECIFICALLY for this moment in time with you Desi! I'm so excited to cozy in and watch this labor of love. Happy winter!!
This vide is so calming, I don't really tend to rewatch youtube videos in general, but I love going back to your older videos and just let myself be wrapped in the calmness that they offer, your voice is so gentle and lovely to listen to. Hope you have a wonderful festive season!
It's a super cold and gloomy day outside, I'm having breakfast on my own in my tiny dorm and tidying around, while watching your video, and it's just perfect ! This is one of the small things that make my day better, thank you
While You Were Sleeping is my absolute favorite movie! I always watch it at Christmastime. I loved all the movie recommendations and all the cozy, holiday vibes of this vlog! 🎄
I never would have thought to decorate the tree with baby's breath! It's so delicate and whimsical! Watching this is like flipping through a home magazine full of beautiful decor.
I don't even know what to say anymore...I love you desi♥️ thank you for making me feel excited about life with every of your videos♥️ they bring me so much joy and in this period I really needed it!!! Wish you happy holidayss
This video is a masterpiece! My second year watching it to get in the holiday spirit and I know I'll watch it many more times. There are so many little "chapters" of topics layered within this video and the pacing is so lovely, especially with your balance of music and little chatty bits. I love how much you create joy by romanticizing and making the most of this (and every) season, Desi. ❤ All the best!
Desi I absolutely love your videos! They bring the beauty and happiness of life and how it often is in the details. Thank you so much for bringing us the joy of your videos !!
I can smell the cookies baking! I am ready for a hot cup of cocoa and curling up with a book. All winter joys. The happiest of holidays to you.
I can’t tell you home much I love the holiday! For me, Iris and Miles are the superior couple of the two! Your content brings me so much joy and fills me with happiness. I appreciate your content that relates to Europe, particularly Germany! I hope you have a very Merry Christmas, please be as kind to yourself as you clearly are to others! Fröhliche Weilnachten!
Merry Christmas and a wonderful new year to you and your family! Love your videos!!
Baby’s breath on the Christmas tree- love it 🥰!! The holiday and white Christmas is some of my tops each Christmas. The holiday calendar is super cute too!! 🥰 🌲 love anything woodland and cottage vibes! You bring it every video!! It makes my heart happy!! I get super excited when your videos post!! Thank you for being soo whimsical and awesome!! Happy Holidays!! 🥰🤩🌲
Thank you for yet another cosy and magical video, Desi! I was really looking forward to a Christmas video from you and I was so happy to wake up to it! I wish you the best for the holiday!!! Lots of love!
Oh yes, CHRISTMAS!! Happy Holiday 🎄🎄🎄
This was such a beautiful video! I wasn’t too sure when you said you’d put baby’s breath in your tree but I really liked how it turned out. One of these years I’d love to incorporate some Swedish Christmas traditions into my holidays, as my moms side has roots in Sweden. I hope God blesses you this Christmas season and in the coming New Year!
Watching this in April because I am feeling so anxious and needed a cozy video to watch. I love your idea of adding baby’s breath to the tree!
Your videos are so motivating! Thank you for making them!
I know this was from like two years ago, but I just found your channel through this particular video & I just watched Silver Skates and meant to come back to comment a huge thank you! That movie was right up my alley and I could go on about it for days and days. It’s the perfect winter film, suspenseful, romantic, and full of action. Even though the romance was beautiful, I got to say, the bromance between the bandits/gang was phenomenal! I just adore their immediate friendship and closeness and love how they all stuck together. I wish I had something that epic tbh. But yes, thank you for introducing me to the movie along with your channel. You’re a sweet heart and I can’t wait to watch more of your content :)
The reusable bags reminded me of when I was very young and I would receive a sack from the neighbor for Christmas filled with tiny toys or treats. It was always a burlap sack that was reused. The smell of burlap to this day always makes me think of Christmas
all of your videos have such a cozy vibe, the visuals & colours are so nice to look at
Hey, I'm from Germany. Niederegger Marzipan is the best Marzipan you can buy 😊 it's delicious and high quality. You can often feel the sugar in cheap Marzipan while eating, but not with Niederegger. I hope you enjoyed all the German treats and sweets 😊
This made me feel so cozy as I'm recovering from a major surgery and it gave me an escape for a while. Your videos are always so lovely and beautiful. You really are talented and wonderful. I wish you a wonderful holiday season and best wishes in the new year.
SO Excited to watch this magical video tonight! I love your film creations SO much, I look forward to it more than you can imagine. Thank you for always making me feel cosy and content in life.
So incredibly beautiful! Desi you are the best and thank you for all the recommendations 🎄
I’m a little late with 18 hours but I just wanted to say …. This video completely blew me away! It is the perfect cozy winter video, I love it so much. I loveeee how you decorated for Christmas and the winter season and I’m actually going to play this video to my mom, I’m sure she’s going to enjoy it. You bring so much joy to the world with these STUNNING videos!!!!!!! I love you so much and have very warm,cozy and full of happiness holidays. Merry Christmas ✨🎄❄️❤️
I was waiting for this video, my son asking me everyday if you have made a video for Christmas !!! Here it is ! we are happy tonight to watch this !! Thanks for your beautiful vibes ! Thanks for adding more happiness, beauty and elegance to Life ❤️🦋🦋🙌 we love you (Maya & Noam)
This video is my absolute favorite Christmas one this season. I love your movie list. I hope you have the Merriest!
Thank you for mentioning Silver Skates, it's such a beautiful film, I've always wanted to show it to my foreign friends, now I know that I can tell them that it's available on Netflix. Thank you🎄❤️
Silver skates was absolutely amazing! So magical and love that you included it ❄️
White Christmas and holiday inn are two of my favorites
Such a calming and delightful video, thank you.
My husband an I watch the holiday every December since 13 years! 😍
I grew up near the town where they filmed the holiday and trust me, it's absolutely magical in winter!
This year, I have to spend Christmas alone because my parents have covid, and it's really tough. I prepare myself to enjoying the vibe despite everything, and your video help me a lot ! So thank you Daisy, trully, because I actually fight to not sink into despare and you manage to make me stand on the boat. Tank you again, and Merry Christmas ^^ Instead of "All by myself", I will sing "Let it snow" with a bit of joy thanks to you haha X'D
I love that your videos have a surprise treat inside like a list of Christmas movies to watch!
I loved finding your KZread!!! It reminded me of the things that I like a lot and I am happy for you that you can live them, express them and share them!!! Thanks for the inspiration!!! Very Merry Christmas to you!!!
I recently put on “Merry Liddle Christmas Baby” on a whim and it was one of the most pure, stuffed full of genuine love movies I’ve ever seen, so I have to recommend this one
I adore that Son de Flor dress style, I've had my eye on the black watch tartan version for over a year!
I'm looking forward to your video this year, Christmas 2022, but it's fun watching your old videos too!
Thank you for all the effort you made to give us this lovely video. It's a wonderful Christmas gift.
ohh desi, this video is pure pleasure, it really made me feel festive and cozy vibes! thank you also for mentioning silver skates, i'm russian and watched it a year ago, when it came out in my country. it's truly beyond words, and i'm going to rewatch it this year. also, i would really recommend three nuts for cinderella! it's a wonderful movie, traditional for christmas in our country, and i'm pretty sure it is already translated to english. it's very beautiful, atmospheric, and really worthy of watching. btw, merry christmas💌
Your videos are just like THE perfect TV show or even better, where You are the main character who teache us how to enjoy life in those difficult times. And You and Jared are like those amazing couple goals and everyone is just waiting for those interactions to see that love is real. When I watch your videos I just feel like I'm watching my favorite tv series and you and Jared are my favorite main lead couple. Thank u so much for this masterpiece and have a very merry Christmas ❤❤❤
YES!! Those Kinder Country bars just unlocked a core memory. Those and the Milch-Schnitte were my lifeeee when I lived in Germany as a kid. 👌
Really good point about winter decor instead of Christmas!!
I saved this video for today because I knew it would snap me out of my Christmas funk and bring me that holiday magic spirit 😊
Serendipity is one of my favorite movies at Christmas time.