Hello everyone from a rainy Ireland! 🌈☘️ I really enjoyed doing the voiceover for this video and I hope you like it as much as me. The woman in her eighties Judith Hoad inspired me so much and I wanted to share with you all. Sending you loads of love from Ireland 💕🐝

@martinebeck8769

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much ,i send you also much love from France.

@nadiagoddard227

3 жыл бұрын

I loved the video of Judith Hoad. I laughed out loud several times. She was so honest and forthright. It was very inspiring to see how to grow old ( disgracefully) and be contented both of which I aspire to.

@ankitasood11

3 жыл бұрын

Ben fogle's New lives in the wild documentaries of women like Judith hoad,Lynx vilden and Emma orbach are really very inspiring the way these women left everything behind n started living off grid all on their own . Thank you for this inspiring video ,sending love .Take care !

@thephoenix11_11

3 жыл бұрын

Have you ever been to India? Your cottage has many pictures of Hindu deities. Your fav cuisine is Indian. So I am little bit curious. Why? 😁

@paquialonso4546

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, Niamh. Thank you very much for your inspiring videos. Here in Sevilla, Spain we have a very very hot weather, so my little irish soul really enjoy watching the amazing landscape you show us. (Excuse me, my English is not very good 😅). Lots of love fron here, I feel you as a dear friend 🤗💖

My Dad is 95 and we enjoy a picnic during these warm days. A simple cup of tea, a roll, cheese, a walk on the beach. Treasured times.

@denisebrock3154

3 жыл бұрын

So blessed to have your time with your father. Enjoy every moment

many people are running for money, status and many more things but It's a treasure to understand that we don't need that much .. less is more and nature is all around us to make us happy either in a rural or urban areas, we love and heal from nature.

In cultures where Elders are respected, I feel both the elderly and younger folk both profit from their experience and live better lives. I am in my 70s and love sharing my natural living experiences from my woodlands setting with my young grandchildren who live in the suburbs of a large city. I try not to be cranky or preachy in presenting this view. Simply show them joy and love! I recently wrote them thank you letters after a visit there for all the kindnesses and fun they'd showed me. I printed my message so they could read it to themselves. They were so proud! People seldom write letters anymore and especially not to small children! They love getting personal mail and were delighted! I think my one hint at being an elder who is a positive influence would be to not focus on your losses and limitations as you age. Don't whine or try to guilt trip your friends or family members. Be active as possible, choose happy over sadness and accept where you are.

@FairylandCottage

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Janet for sharing that. I love what you said and how special to receive a letter from your grandmother as a child. I’d love that.

@Therese100109

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for that wonderful advice❤️ My sister and I are in our late 50’s, we joke that we’re in the freshman class of being older, and it’s something I think about a lot, how can I be a happy older person who is a blessing to others?

@janetstonerook4552

3 жыл бұрын

@@Therese100109 HI Deborah! Thanks for your reply. I'm in my 70s and live 5 hours drive away from my grandkids, ages 6 and 9. I don't get there as often as I'd like but we make up for it in fun when we do see each other. I try to actively listen to what they say and do activities with them as much as my body will allow! They knew I had an injured ankle this visit so they carried my things, held doors open for me and intentionally slowed down their pace so I could keep up walking! If they squabbled, I'd simply get up and move away without saying anything. Let them and their parents work that out! Lastly, I try not to overstay my welcome! I make it clear that I have friends and activities I need to get back to here at home on about Day #4. My advice to you it to enjoy whatever age you are and keep active doing things you love. In your 50s? You are but a girl!! I have made lots of mistakes in my life and the biggest one was working too hard and ignoring my health in the process. I did for everyone else and by retirement my self- neglect caught up with me. Balance, Dear Lady! Warm wishes!

@Therese100109

3 жыл бұрын

@@janetstonerook4552 I'm definitely going to hold on to those ideas! Much love to you! (p.s. I just got two baby granddaughters in the past two years, and it is so much fun to be with them, tho they tire me out considerable! ;-)

@imolaszasz2128

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yes! My grandma would send us packs and it was such a celebration when they arrived. Me and my brother would be jumping around with joy. Even opening and unpacking felt like a ceremony. She always puts so much care and love in everything that she does. Everything was always so thoughtfully packed inside. And besides the little gifts, we would all get some personal notes as well, handwritten. Memories to treasure, for sure. So grateful that she is still with us.

My grandmother gave me two very wise advices, one I'll keep for myself, the other (as valuable) being : rich or poor, be proud of who you are and display it in the way you present yourself to others. ♥

Sometimes we get wise with age, sometimes we’re the same, just older

My Mama is 80 years old. My dad passed away 2 yrs ago. She lives on top of a mountain all by herself in the Great Smoky Mountains Tennessee. . My brother and sisters worry. However she is totally fine. When her power goes out she lights candles and hardly complains. I am so inspired by her strength and wisdom! Want to be just like her when I am old.

I live in the wilderness of the PNW, 🇨🇦 with my partner. I feel very fortunate to live amongst the rugged mountains and the pristine lakes and rivers of this valley. There is so much to do outside and I believe our lifestyle is a healthy one. That said… it takes a special person to live off-grid and on their own. I love the wilderness, but I also love electricity and the internet (even tho’ power outages and internet down time are frequent). I also like being around people… so it is convenient that I work in town, even tho’ it is a lot of driving. I love your beautiful linen dress and that your parents are nearby in the countryside. Thanks for this video this morning Niamh… beautiful footage and lovely thought provoking content as always. Have a great rest of your day.

Elders really have very significant role in everyone's life, I always feel that elders are like those big banyan trees under which you feel safe n blessed.....

My great grandmother lived to be 98. She raised her own chickens kept goats for milk and lived a simple life. She had all her 8 kids at home. She was a strong woman drank 2 shots of liquor each night she always said everything in moderation.She had no use for modern things. I would bet that interviewer has no idea what it is like to find true peace in living as God intended simply. I am 57 now and I am only beginning to gain true wisdom. btw the dress is beautiful and Nazdrowie from this polish girl cheers

@FairylandCottage

3 жыл бұрын

Wow your great grandmother was amazing. 8 children at home. That would be nearly unheard of nowadays

My grandmother had an amazing friend whose name was Anne LaBastille who lived alone in a cabin in the Adirondack mountains. She wrote a book called The Woodswoman, and I was so excited to find a copy in a secondhand bookstore and gift it to my grandma. My grandma was like that, too - hardy and cheerful.

@FairylandCottage

3 жыл бұрын

Ah wow such a great to find the book in a secondhand store!

The ending with your mum outside made me tear up, so tender and calming!

I think you and your followers would love the book Braiding Sweetgrass, by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Much wisdom.

@Kiki-wi7px

2 жыл бұрын

Thank's for the Suggestion. (U.S.)

My grandmother is the absolute sweetest person alive. She teaches me a lot and i love spending time with her. We are always cooking, baking, reading, gardening, biking or just chating with each other. Grandparents really are the best! :)

I love how the concept of 'elder' in this video goes full circle. Just lovely!

The blade of grass is equal.. Now that is recognising and respecting nature side by side shoulder to shoulder 🙌♥️🙌 thanks for sharing your beautiful videos Niamh 🌺

You make something so simple look so elegant!

@FairylandCottage

3 жыл бұрын

Ah you’re kind ☺️

Cherish these moments with parents, they will be your comfort memories when they are gone.

Enjoy the company of your parents in wonderful nature! The last picture was like an impressionist painting. Very calming and soothing. 🌺🍀🌺🍀🌺🍀

Having you living so close and spending so much time in the forest must make all the fairies 🧚 🧚‍♂️ 🧚‍♀️ so very happy!!

@FairylandCottage

3 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks! It makes me very happy too! 🧚‍♀️

I am so thrilled that I had found your videos. Even though I am hundreds of miles far away from Ireland, (I am in Colombia) and live in a city with a population of over 4 million people, your videos transport me to this quiet place and simple life I will had loved to experience…remember I am 73 and had the life we were brought to have…don’t regret it…but wished it would had been just simpler and peaceful.💜Thank you so much for your wisdom and knowledge of the simpler way of living. Sending blessings your way.

I can relate to the teachings of nature and the life of the land. I have lived in the mountains as a child for a couple of years without electricity, running water and a wood-burning stove to heat the house and cook the food. It's an experience I will never forget and cherish the lessons of the land.

With this video you've reached Fairyland perfection. Every second is beautiful, each scene a delight. Thank you so much for your gentle wisdom and your generosity.

You took us on a real journey with this one- the links with the story, then elder tree and then visiting your 'elder', your mum. Lovely.

Shouldn’t we all have such an outlook on life?!😊 Thank you for this video!❤️

As an herbalist I try to live following the rhythm of nature. It's crucial for me to exist accordingly to seasons, even if sometimes it can be challenging. I craft my herbal remedies based on what's available, and always in full respect of mother earth. Thank you for sharing this story, I hope I can be more like that lady

Hello sweet one. As soon as the video began, and I saw you in that dress I said...oh my, she's wearing my dress. I love my dress. I wear it all of the time. It gets better, and feels better, with every wash and wearing. There is nothing like linen. That etsy shop is amazing, and I highly recommend checking it out, to all of the ladies (and gents). Ah yes the elders. We are all on our way to becoming one, and to help us get there more graciously, I suggest we pay attention to the ones we know already there. I check in with you every week, to make sure I am checking in with me. Thank you, for your grace and beauty. I learn so much from you, even tho I am your elder. Have a most beautiful week.

This was so beautiful and, personally, very synchronistic for me. I currently work with the elderly and I love listening to their stories, advice, wisdom. Also, after nearly 30 years of dreaming, I finally took my first step to becoming an herbalist, and in just a few short days my connection, respect, and gratitude for nature has deepened. Eventually, I dream of becoming the elder, on her hill, that others come to for wisdom.

@FairylandCottage

2 жыл бұрын

Wow well done you! Best of luck with your new chapter in life x

Hello Niamh, your beautiful video shows not only the wisdom of the Elder on simple living but also gentleness, contentment, and welcoming kindness towards your mother. We have much to learn from nature. Your cordial looks wonderful and your dress gorgeous on you. Thank you for sharing. 🐾

Your parents new house in the country looks lovely! Congratulations to them 🥂

@FairylandCottage

3 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks Francine. The patio is the best part!

@anastrawberry8047

3 жыл бұрын

@@FairylandCottage , do they live near you, like walking distance?

I value the influence of the elder’s that I have been blessed with in my life. Now I am that elder who hopes to be that same blessing to the people I love and cherish!

I think the old ways of doing things make us proud of who we are as we have to work hard for what we need.happy new house to your parents. I loved the vid today 😊🇬🇧

@FairylandCottage

3 жыл бұрын

So true Suzanne!

This weekend, I'll be visiting my grandparents (ages 89 and 91!) for the first time since the pandemic began. What a timely video! I've very much been feeling the call to be in community with elders lately. I joined Sharon Blackie's Mythic Imagination Network and there has already been a sharing circle where elder women were available to share their experiences, and there will be another shortly. It was lovely to hear from like-minded women who are on the other side of menopause! I'm sure you felt the same way watching the documentary. I'll be looking it up for sure.

What a lovely, peaceful, wise video. I agree with all of it. 🌼

I believe that if the elderly (and weak btw) were respected more, the pandemic would have been handled very differently. At least in my country.

My elders have taught me much. Basically they had taught me to “keep it simple” 😀. Thanks for the nice video. Hoping to return to Ireland some day for a visit.

This was such a sweet video. You and your family together. It seems so hard to live a slower life. To live as one likes. Something I’m dreaming of ❤️

Why, I never noticed how much elder flower looks like Queen Anne's Lace.

@phyllisannbonviso6641

3 жыл бұрын

and hemlock! which is why I never pick carrot tops, hemlock or elder unless I plant it!!

@denisebrock3154

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, it does look like Queen Anne's Lace! And speaking of Hemlock, I have not heard anyone talk about this in a very long time but it is definitely something to keep in mind because it is poisonous. I will make sure I get some help, advice, and a friend who is knowledgeable a flowers, herbs, and other medicinal things that grow outside to go along with me when I decide to do a little gathering of flowers.

I noticed your lovely dress straightaway, it suits you!

We visited Ireland about 20 years ago when my son played for London Irish under 12's. It was one of the best times I ever had! I still have fond memories of Ireland and hopefully come back for another visit soon!

My grandmother, who raised my dad, lived in England and passed at the age of 105. She too lived off grid much of her life. When she was 100 she was walking home from the market in the dusk hours and fell into a manhole located on the street she took as a shortcut. My grandmother had a very quiet voice and knew she would not be heard calling for help. She lay there all night. She ate bread and honey and then wrapped her cotton market bag around her shoulders and slept for the night. There was no ladder so she had no choice but to wait for the morning. When morning came she was found and brought out of the hole. Everyone there, showering her with concern, were all sure she had been broken in some way. She thanked her rescuer, gave him the flask of golden honey, dusted off her dress, and walked home. Not a broken bone nor a scratch upon her body. Such a lovely video. The dress is beautiful. I will be sure to check out the creator of the dress as well as the documentary. Thank you for sharing Niamh💖 Happy Sunday🌺

Hello, yesterday evening we went into an uncontaminated wood near home to see if there were any fire-flies because my granny always told us about seeing lots of them in the past. The walk was very enchanting in the half dark and we were pleasantly rewarded with the sight of hundreds of small lights illuminating the wood. It felt like a dream. P.S. also my husband who is Scottish says slàinte mhath to say cheers and we in Italy say Salute that means good health. You look like a fairy with that dress👋👋

@FairylandCottage

3 жыл бұрын

Ah wow I’d love to see fire flies. Most be spectacular to see.

Such an amazing video. All about respecting and treating all life on earth equally. We are all connected and thats the chain of life. We all are created of the same elements and will go back to it one day. The cordial looks refreshing

@ShubhraPandey

3 жыл бұрын

love from india

You and your mum in your lovely hats and your linen ; what a picture!

So true....we should respect and take care of our elders. Spend time with them because that is all they want. Thanks for this video. Make more of these to remind us that how precious very moment is.

Thank you for info on the Elder Tree. Long life & Wisdom grows within Elder trees and Elder humans.. Blessings 🥀💜🥀

Nature is so giving it’s important to respect that and give back, thanks!

@FairylandCottage

3 жыл бұрын

So so true!

Gorgeous scenery, dress, and wisdom. Thank you!

I'm late in watching this..but gosh what a beautiful video both in scenery & topic. Elders are so full of wisdom & to be respected. My mum is 83 & has so many things that she has to battle,she never ceases to amaze me..I hope I have her strength when I'm her age. She still gives me wise words even now..thank you it was lovely to watch 🙏♥️

Love the story of the elderly woman. Very, very heartwarming. 💖

I wish more people remembered the importance of nature.

It’s elderflower season in Colorado, too. My favorite way of using the flowers is by adding a cup of blossoms to pancake batter. Adds a perfume and texture. Lovely.

@FairylandCottage

3 жыл бұрын

Ohh I must try that!!

Absolutely divine linen dress, beautifully detailed with back buttons, tucks and pleats. It look fabulous on you! So glad you found a moment to cherish your mom and her wisdom.

Thank you Niamh, beautiful as always 🤗🤗💕💕🇮🇪🍀

I know exactly who you're referring to in this vid, I love that programme and that's my favoirite episode. What a fabulous lady she is. I hope she's well and still living her best life. Goals! Love from Scotland.

Hello again my dear, thank you for sharing. Sending warm strong hugs from Brooklyn, New York USA. Love the dress, you wear it well. Looking forward to the next one. Have a wonderful week.

Your summer is our spring here in Texas

Thank you you attitude in this video. As an elder it is so sad for me to experience the disrespect of many in your generation. My grandparents from Finland were my inspiration for natural nature focused living. They taught me so much.

Oh my goodness.. thank you for sharing all of your wonderful videos! 🌻🌱🍁💖

My grandma lived 99 years n 6 mos. How I wish I featured her in the papers at a 100. My childhood days spent with her are so memorable now reminds me of simple joys! Lovely rose garden . Sleeping with her and using a fan..manually.. hhh. Her patience.. her minimalism... now i realize..

Love your linen dress. And your way of life brings me a small moment to brighten my day. I live in the city and am getting up there in years and it hard to find a quiet place to go and with headphones on my head and your videos and the the many others I watch I find the quiet place I long for. Sending my thanks and love from far away Utah USA. Take care ☺️🌻🐝

Once basic needs are met, everything else is there for us to contemplate.

Great video. I have ted baker elder flower hand bag. I love it. It’s really good to know about elderflower cordial. I never heard it before. Thank you . Love from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺

My husband and I lived a mile off a gravel road, up a hill and had our home built back into the edge of our woods. We were surrounded by woods and wild fields, totalling 250 acres. There were farmlands and a nursery filled with evergreen trees...but no neighbors. We grew and canned or froze all our vegetables with large gardens, hunted and fished for majority of meats. I kept freezers, shelves and pantry full ....for 30 years.. After my hubby passed a few years ago, my siblings convinced me to sell our home and land and move into "suburbia" to live near them and to have a more convenient life of leasure. I had never had a neighbor. I learned the noise and noziness of neighbors can be very unsettling and aggravating! My family laughed when I had my nephew build me raised garden beds in my tiny .25 of an acre manicured yard. They said I could buy veggies at the nearby supermarkets. But, once they tasted homegrown, ripe that morning....they loved getting my garden's gifts.I planted blueberries and strawberries around the back patio deck. The children love to pick them, knowing it will mean muffins, pancakes and desserts will be made with their help and since they helped gather the fruit...they get to eat the treats! I have also taught them how to plant, harvest and provide for themselves. When COVID first came in this area, several neighbors, friends and young family members mentioned I should "stock up" so I would not have to go out for groceries as often. I had to secretly laugh at their looks of shock...when I showed them my shelves filled with two years worth of food. We had always prepared for winter storms and spri,g storms that left floods. So, I had pantry of 2 years of food, every year of our married life...and jst keep doing it as a way not to worry. I am selling my house now...not to go into a smaller apartment or condo, which some people have suggested would be "wise, at my age"...early 60s! I am more fit than them... thanks to my 30 years of daily country hikes thrughout our land...and also daily gardening exercise. No, I am moving to join family members who have come to my way of thinking, bought acreage, built a home and want me near them in my own little country home, on that acreage, as we all share our love of country ... and love each other!

I wish I could live in a nice tiny cottage like you, be able to do what you do, and just live simply. I was meant to live out with nature, Do you ever make pressed flower art? I would love to have some pressed flower and plant art pressed in one of those glass thingies.

You make living a simple life an art. Thank you for the calm I feel

I absolutely wish I could move into the woods somewhere.

What an impeccable video! I enjoyed it a lot, l also have great admiration and respect for the elderly. I loved all the composition, the dress is beautiful and suits your style, the last scene is what celebrating looks like...

Our elders are some of the last of the true storytellers.

I give thanks to God above first every day! Writing Gratitude each day.. I have well over 100 things listed I’m thankful for & add when something comes to mind. God teaches wisdom will get you far. Simplicity may be enjoyed with or without a lot of money. You can be wealthy and choose simple living too. Put money where it’s helpful! 😊

That was a lovely video. I felt so relaxed watching it. I love your beautiful linen dress.

My mother had just moved to Virginia from California. She's helping my daughter with my grandson that they needed help. My mother likes it there. Me here in California, just me and my black Cat Ko Ko. im working on decluttering my house so i can live the minimal life here. but so far the weather here is Crazy hot! I can't do much with this heat here. I enjoyed your video and very good story. see you in the next one.

As always, thank you so much for your inspiring and heart & soul touching video, Niamh! What an incredible wise woman Judith Hoad is! We can learn so much from her and you - wise women who know what really matters in life, that we are all connected and that we can only survive when we live in harmony with each other and above all with our Mother Earth, Gaia. - The Dalai Lama once said, "The world will be saved by the Western woman." Sending bright blessings to you and all here!

Such peace. Brings tears to my eyes.

Ho Niamh. Here in Romania we use elder to make a kind of limonate...it's so delicios!! 🤗

Lovely video! I look forward each week to them. I am very excited about selling my 3 bed/2 bath home that is too much home for me and am buying a 1 bedroom cottage, with a lovely yard for a garden and my 2 silly pups. You continue to inspire, very much appreciated! What a lovely story about a wonderful Elder!

Hello, I'm catching up on some of your videos. I really enjoy them and sometimes I take a break from teleworking and watch them as I find them quite comforting and calming. I especially like this one as I am from the southwest part of the United States and I grew up around American Indian culture, my husband is American Indian and a Sundancer. A lot of what you talked about in this video ties directly to their cultural beliefs, the ties to the land. I showed this video to my husband and he thought it was nice. He's always lived quite simple. Thank you again for posting these they're all so lovely! And I've learned quite a bit about simplifying my life. And also to remind myself not to be so hard on myself at times!

I did not grow up with a strong presence from my elders. I hope to build myself up to be an elder that others can lean on.

I love your videos... They're inspiring... We believe the tree behind our house is an elder tree but we are not sure... I love sitting in my garden just wish it was in the country... I'm blessed to create a garden in the city a place I can go to and enjoy... Saint John NB Canada... I look forward to your Sunday morning video before I sit in my garden with my coffee

Beautiful, touching.. just perfect!

I so wish I could leave near my grandmother! I love her so much😢for me it's not about being happy by ourself and alone but I deeply think that being surrounded by different generations is what keeps everyone sane, healthy, open-minded etc.. My grandmother is 98 and surrounded by kids and this also does stimulate her. Everyone has a place and something to give. The knowledge of the elderly and the freshness of youth and children. Both are wild spirits ;) I think our society doesn't considerate elders nor children enough. Sorry for my poor english and the rambling 😅

As a Pagan, I have a deep and enduring reverence for nature, connection to land, sea and sky 😊 Elder trees are considered feminine in my faith, they are a Goddess tree and are part of the Ogham, the Celtic tree alphabet; the end in the beginning and the beginning in the end. The elder is strongly linked to life and death, death and rebirth, the endless cycle.

@susanthomas5464

3 жыл бұрын

This is my path too .Blessed Be /I\ xxx

Lovely calm video as usual.. interesting about the lady. Love the dress, beautiful!

I just love your videos! This one is another calming, soothing experience! Thanks so much for sharing your lifestyle and attitude! You are truly an inspiration! We have been making elderflower cordial every year and we absolutely love it.

Such a lovely and peaceful video! Thank you so much for sharing! The cordial looked so delicious!

Thank you for sharing this very timely message. And thank you for sharing a glimpse of your life. Much appreciated!

Beautiful video, in every detail! The blade of grass concept probably came from the work of Walt Whitman (1819-1892), who wrote Leaves of Grass, in which he sang the unity of mankind, nature, God, the universe. It's life changing when you realize we're all a small part of a greater whole, right? Lots of love from Brazil!!

such a sweet video channel is part of my weekly self care, love your pretty dress

Love the dress. Jane Austen style? Very elegant. Compliments to Victor :)

Thanks for sharing your simple pleasures with us. Enjoyed it a lot.....

One of my favorite videos that you've ever made! (and I like them all!)

Thank you Nimah for always sharing good with us and not just filming slow living. Your commentary is always such a blessing to me.

I looked at the shop for the beautiful dress but at almost £100 I can't justify it for a dress. Lovely vlog again.

Love linen so natural comfy cool and little to no pesticides needed to grow then worm and soil food once it is given back to the earth

Good morning. I loved your story with the 80 year old lady living alone. I am an elder for sure, and live alone, but I do like the conveniences. Good for her, she is happy. Your new linen dress is beautiful. Chat again next Sunday.

@FairylandCottage

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marilyn! Glad you connected with the woman. She is truly inspiring

I have noticed that you read a book about botanical dyes in another video. Elder leaves and the bark are also great for natural dyeing! The leaves create a beautiful vibrant yellow-green colourway and the bark creates a subtle grey/tan.

Saw another vlogger making elderflower fritters. Looked delicious Thanks for sharing

Very beautiful video . I think we are able to connect with you in an amazing way because of who you are . You are calm , wise and peaceful and a very good soul . Thanks for this channel . May you be blessed always . Sending much love . I am a mom and there are so many things that I can teach my daughter that I have learned from you . She also watches your videos with me sometimes . She is 9.

Beautiful! As always

Beautiful! Thank you.