Maya Angelou..."You may shoot me with your words, you may cut me with your eyes, you may kill me with your hatefulness, but still, like air, I rise"... seems very fitting for how you've told us you are perusing your year! You're going to love that book. I have it, and love it, too 🙏🏼 God bless your office girl for gifting you that 😊 I love those playing cards 🥰 Lots of great present ideas for my loved ones in this video! Thank you for sharing xx

@karentracy9657

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Lol

My Christmas gift for the rest of my life is my daughter Robin, born at Christmas 2021, after 6 miscarriages and 3 rounds of ivf. Truly the best gift of my life❤ Thanks to everyone for their lovely well wishes...never give up hope

@rexysmum

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YAY !!!!! Congratulations on your amazing little bundle of joy xxxx

@emu9520

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@@rexysmum thanks so much 🥰

@NadyaSivkova

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❤❤❤❤

@watkinsae

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Wow! So happy for you. That is amazing ❤

@videokkrazy

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Perfect!

Hi Lydia I had the best gift of having a chemotherapy free Christmas 😊 ( living with cancer) I just loved your gifts so special and I love the sound of having flower/plants cascading out of your beautiful Louis Vuitton trunk/case. Happy new year to you both xx Thank you for giving me something I enjoy to watch through difficult times it honestly means so much xx 😘

I'd love to see a ''what I bought others'' video Lydia! In January obviously, those of us that enjoy looking at what you get for yourself through the year would enjoy it I'm sure.

I love the drawing of your pets and the fact that Link was drawn in made me tear up as well. My favorite Christmas gift is my husband alive and well after his cancer diagnosis and surgery. Just happy to have him with me.

Lydia that beautiful sentimental art from your bestie brought me to tears. I miss seeing lynx on your channel, but so glad to see him again. I love the friendship you and Carrie share❤️❣️

Glad your dad is recovering well Lydia xx everything you received was beautiful. I love your dress and loved the portrait ❤️ waiting for your next video x

So many lovely gifts! Especially the incredible portrait of all the fur babies. This was such a fun video to watch. Thank you for sharing Lydia! ❤

Glad that your Dad is recovering well,your dress is just lovely 😊

@lydiamillen

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Thank you! 🥰🥰

I’m so happy your Christmas was customized to suit you and all the members of your extended families! So happy to hear your dad is doing well.💗 Often things can get so crazy and hectic trying to accommodate a single date on the calendar. If you are fortunate to have a flexible schedule, Christmas can be brilliantly celebrated on different days with different people to make the entire holiday celebration less stressful and much more enjoyable! We’ve adjusted our different celebration dates to accommodate what works best for everyone in my family for years and we’ve found it so much more enjoyable! We think the important thing is having the time to celebrate the meaning and spirit of Christmas together with family and not the date on the calendar! Well done! You were so beautifully spoiled with so many lovely and thoughtful gifts! The LV trunk/vanity case is fabulous and you are sure to enjoy! I know the Highclere Castle Tea will be an amazing experience and I’m sure you’ll love seeing what I assume will be their glorious gardens. But WOW, that print of all of your beloved fur babies is a spectacular gift just oozing with love! I can’t wait to see it framed and where you decide to hang it in your home! 💗💗💗 I’m so happy you had such a wonderful Christmas season and had some time to rest and relax! I look forward to your content of an equally amazing new year! 🥰🥰🥰

Wonderful fun! Loved every thoughtful gift - all were so suited to you and your style! Happy New Year as you get to play with these beautiful things! That Soho Diary is the most beautiful one I have ever seen. What a delight of luxury to see it on your desk and to open it throughout the day all year long. Carrie’s gift with Lynx in it brought tears to me too as I experienced a similar loss of a beloved cat - with no closure of knowing what happened to her, that sorrow remains a barely covered wound which opens so easily with a nudge of memory.

When the people tell you why they like the wine and what it goes with, prepare the meal and invite them to indulge with you! That's the very best way to celebrate an awesome wine. I'm so very glad I didn't miss this time as I was confused with the last vid because you always share what you get for Christmas. Glad it was a wonderful celebration for you both. I hope 2023 is twice as wonderful for you and both.

Happy New Year Lydia! I really love your vlogs and whilst I’m really not into fashion, you as a person inspire me to curate the life I want and I love you and your style. My favourite gift this year was some flying lessons. X

Absolutely LOVE the drawings of your babies! Sooo well done! Happy Lynx is there with them as well. Angel … 👼🏻

Wow, Carrie out did herself! That pet art gift was soooo special. All 4. I would have cried too. Happy New year Lydia! You look as beautiful as ever, girl!

Love the video. Glad to hear your dad is doing well. The Hill We Climb was a beautiful poem read during a US Presidential Inauguration. Worth looking for and watching if you have time. A beautiful young lady.

Those poetry books will be so lovely. Amazing works. For Christmas I got a tumbler to bring to pilates thats stainless steel, (need to get rid of all my plastics) some house slippers, leggings for pilates, money, a notebook, a photo album and some snacks. For myself I got myself some gold jewellery, a knit cardigan and knit blanket, and Rimowa carry-on, and some home decor bits.

Another lovely video ❤ . I also just realized watching today that I really miss your vlogmas intro. It was soo so beautiful and just set such a calming , dreamy tone to your videos.

Lydia, you must get into the Hermes wool and silk scarves. They all have a history behind them, and the artists are exquisite. They are cozy on long-haul fights, or warm under a winter coat. So glad you finally got your beautiful belt!

Happy New Year Lydia and Ali and all your fur babies. What lovely presents. Being an equestrian my favourite was the silk scarf by Fairfax, I love all their products especially their jackets. The drawing of all the animals is beautiful, what a very talented artist. The throws from Highgrove are exquisite and a present that always goes down well with everyone.

That trunk is phenomenal! What I love about this Christmas pressie share is that what you have gotten is genuinely what you wanted, yes expensive, but a few small bits that you saved for the season. I have two little girls, and Christmas is just such a fun time now, they loved their Santa gifts…. As we’re building a house, we only focussed on the girls and my husband and I did our annual joke gifts 😅 I won’t mention the remote control poo 💩 my husband thought was hilarious - we actually put a lot of thought into our joke gifts, which has become a wonderful tradition along with buying each other novelty socks 😂 but like I said, our house will be the main attraction in the coming months when we move back in 😍 I’m so glad to hear that your dad is doing better. Much love to you and the family in 2023.

Lydia, I LOVE your channel and have for years and am so glad that you had a lovely Christmas. I am glad that your father is doing better. As an animal portrait artist, I LOVED that gift and thought it was so personalized to you, Ali and you fur babies. I am in the states and my fav Xmas gift was a very nice ski jacket from my parents from a woman-owned, designed and led company, made in the States, which I thought was really cool. You can definitely tell by the fit it was designed by a woman for our needs! Im also in a wheelchair and adaptive athlete and its so beautiful and fun to have for Apres as well. Have a happy and healthy 2023! 🎉

What a wonderful collection of really thoughtful presents, so many ideas for future gifts. Thank you for showing them

Lost my 16 yr old basset earlier this year so gifted myself a little brindle French bulldog. The gift that will keep on giving. Lovely vlog ❤

I got an Hermes belt for Christmas this year too 💗 It sounds like you had a lovely Christmas. Thank you for sharing the gifts you received!

My favorite gift this year was from hubby. A bottle of Initio Parfums Atomic Rose perfume. The reason it's so special is because this was the first year that he actually watched my KZread video about holiday wish lists and PICKED SOMETHING FROM MY LIST! ❤️ The fact that he watched the video and paid attention was a bigger gift than the perfume itself. 💙 LOL!

Happy New Year Millen Gordon’s and community, so happy you’re back. I treated myself to two Kelly belts black/gold & brown/gold, under your influence! It’s summer in Australia but already shopping for my winter cashmere dresses. Rest In Peace my budget 😂😂

At first glance seeing the picture that Carrie gifted, I presumed it was Lumi, Porter, Barkley and Bolly. When I realised it was Lynx, I was in tears 😭 Such a beautiful and thoughtful gift ☺️

That trunk is lovely! Very classic and timeless.

Thank you for the short occasional video during the work week - - I really like to watch your content but it’s so hard packing in a longer one during the week. ❤

My favourite Christmases are when it’s just Lisa and Me 🤗… years ago 20 to be exact we had our first Christmas together as girlfriends……. To our families at the time they were all very happy about that 🤗🤣…. Then we became civil partners moved away and enjoyed many more amazing Christmases ……9 years ago we move closer to Lisa’s family as her parents were getting older and needed help . It’s amazing how differently people celebrate the season..Next year Lisa and I are going away for at least 3 weeks in the middle of nowhere with a car full of food and drink 🥂🍾. All your fur babies… perfect . Take care xx xxx

I know everyone needs their Christmas break and am glad that it gave you the chance to relax and enjoy the season. With that being said, I'm so happy you're back!! I really miss your content and your videos. 😄

@lydiamillen

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I’m so glad to be back x

Beautiful gifts you got. I always love a what I got for Christmas video, and I love the dress you are wearing in this video Lydia.

Your gifts are lovely Lydia. Happy your Dad is on the mend and doing well. Christmas 🎄 sounds beautiful. ❤

Aww, Lynx 😍 Cute boy will never be forgotten 🫶

This year I got the Atlas of Beauty book. It has lots of beautiful women from all around the world together with a few words about their life, struggles, successes. It’s a lovely book that I always gift yet I never got the chance to buy it for myself. But now I have it and adore it.

It seems strange that you didn’t open the trunk from Ali at Christmas time (to see the inside mirror for the first time during this video was really puzzling to me ) when you got the gift...

@stephaniehart924

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It's also strange that she didn't know it had a mirror inside when she says she searched high and low for that exact one...

This Christmas, my favourite gift was a crate/wooden box that my boyfriend handmade and filled with Italian treats! Oils, pastas, herbs, biscuits; it was so thoughtful (and tasty 😉) I loved seeing everything you got! 😍

Yes!! I love that. Quiet luxury. My favorite Gucci bag is one with very little logo

I loved the picture from Carrie- it was amazing! It was a lean Christmas this year so I am living vicariously through your vlog. Lol. I Can't wait to see what you do with the LV case! - that is quite a find. ❤

Hi Lydia, loving all your pressies esp the LV trunk. My hubby bought me an orchard.....we have plenty of land and he got me a big selection of fruit trees which he planted for me!!!!

What fantastic gifts . I absolutely love the LV trunk or vanity . I love LV luggage and the more worn the better it has more character. Love the vid ❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍

Everything u received this year is beautiful Lydia!!! I got tears seeing the portrait of the furry babies too!

Lovely gifts Lydia, the throws are esp nice as is the fur babies picture, glad your dad is doing well also thankyou for sharing your wonderfull gifts xx

Oh Lynx 🥹 Miss him so much. Lovely video as always. X

@lydiamillen

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So do we x

Great selection of gifts. I’m not sure why but I gasped at the vintage Hermes card set! So cute and looks like it’s off a Poirot set of some wealthy manor house. 🐎 That 2nd poem book I’ve been wanting to read. She’s the girl who recited her poem at American Pres. Biden’s Inauguration and blew everyone away. Seriously, she stole the show and got everyone obsessed with her. ❤

Lovely gifts! Merry Christmas to you and all your family!🎄🥰

My dear Lydia, there is no way that a follower who would see this present vlog, and wouldn't notice your love for the English-riding-fashion-look you adore while looking behind you at your closet layouts ;) It made me smile.

The best of all gifts ....the sketch of your babies, beautiful piece of art.

We love some bouji pups with their shampoo! I bet they smell good! Merry Chrismtas and all of your gifts looked amazing! My favorite gift I got this year was 3 of my favorite artists on vinyl from my husband! xo

I love my Louise Vuitton 40 hat trunk. ❤ The drawing is the best gift. Have a blessed year!

Hi Lydia! I am a new subscriber from Tennessee. You came up as a suggested video. I'm am so happy I watched you! I find you incredibly lovely and very funny 😁. I love your fashion style and shopping videos. 🛍 I look forward to binge watching on my next day off. Thank you for being a breath of fresh air! Many blessings...

Oh your pet sketch Lydia ☺️ My son had a portrait painted of our previous dog a few Christmases ago .. before she sadly passed the following April. It’s as if he knew 😓 It was & still is my best gift ever 🐾 And lucky me got a Holland Cooper gift this year 😲 .. I was in tears 🥰

My little dose of happiness love you Lydia ❤️

As well as receiving various trinkets and such, I love being gifted a event. My husband purchased prime seating for two different concerts. Home town artists whom I love. I gifted a special “date with Gramma” to my three gorgeous granddaughters. We have prime seating to the ballet Cinderella. They each got a few toys and trinkets from us but we have a tradition of gifting a memory. Our grands are Journey 8yo, Millie 7yo, and Josie 4 1/2 yo. I love that Carrie gifted you the champagne event. A memory maker for sure. I’m so grateful that I found you on TikToc. I look forward to watching your videos each week. I wonder if there are others who struggled to really get into Christmas this year. It became festive for me the week leading up. Totally out of character for me. If anyone else reads this, did you find getting into Christmas Spirit difficult or delayed this year? Cheers to 2023🥂

Luckily girly! The cutest gift I got for Christmas was a framed picture my little niece drew of my husband and I on our wedding day. We looked suspiciously like Anna and Elsa from Frozen though 😂

What a dear sentimental gift from Carrie and partner !

Such tasteful gifts 🎁 Lydia. Everybody knows you so well, and it's the thought that has gone into all of those beautiful gifts, as they were hand picked especially for you.x 😚

Hope you have all had a wonderful break! Glad to have my weekly updates back for 2023 ❤

I haven’t even started watching yet, but must say I couldn’t wait for this Video 😅 I am soooo excited 😳 love your style❤

@lydiamillen

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I’m so happy to hear that x

Aaawweee we did the guided garden tour and tea at Highrove last May when we visited the Cotswolds, it was wonderful ❤

SO YES IM A BIT OCD WITH MY HANGERS MEANING THE SPACE BETWEEN THEM SO JUST WANTED TO SAY I JUST LOVE AND THINK ITS AWESOME HOW THE HANGERS IN THE BACKGROUND ARE PERFECTLY SPACED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND GLAD YOU HAD A NICE CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS JEN

Kudos to your team. Excellent book choices. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Really beautiful gifts with so much thought in them. Enjoy xx

The picture of your pets is awesome! Love your videos! Greetings from México City!

Absolutely beautiful artwork!!

I started crying seeing the painting. omg.

I just love your pet picture, it made me smile but also so cry😢take care and keep safe 🙏🏻❤️

@lydiamillen

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Isn’t it special x

@juliehumphrey4857

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🙏🏻❤️

When I watch your videos I feel like anything is possible !! I don’t feel jealous !

@rexysmum

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Amazing comment !!!!

BEST GIFT HANDS DOWN THE DRAWING OF YOUR FUR BABIES

Hi Lydia beautiful gifts for a beautiful lady. Everything you received was really thought out. So lovely. Loved the print of the doggies and cats really gorgeous. I spent my whole Christmas in Hospital till New Years day, with acute asthma. My husband bought me a air purifier which l love. Happy New Year to all of you.❤💙🐶🐶😸😸

Oh gosh Carries gift has got me in tears too! 🥹 is there anyway I could please have a link to the artist, as their work is fantastic?! As I write this my partner is at his family home saying goodbye to a beautiful girl (Tess, a gorgeous German Shepherd) 😭 I can’t be there as I am at holding the fort at home with my 2 year old daughter, pets are such a huge part of our family it’s beautiful to have something so special to frame forever ♥️

Ahh your hair looks AMAZING❤

Lydia, I was given the same trunk for my Wedding Anniversary in December from my husband! Mine is from the 70's.

The Highgrove Garden shop in Tetbury is such a lovely place to visit as well. It's the little village near Highgrove

Happy 2023🎉to you Lydia !

Ah what a lovely video. Lots of lovely things there. I got a bottle of Aerin Amber Musk and was absolutely delighted with it. Such a beautiful scent

Hello Lydia love the picture of your fur babies ❤ glad you had a good Christmas x love your channel best wishes for 2023 ❤big kiss to Lumi

What do you think of the even wider CDC belt (I think it is size 35 instead of 24)? I find it so nice and think it would look great over wool coats, trench coats and blazers -- even dresses. And the hardware is larger so it really shows off the beautiful yellow gold that Hermes makes.

My favorite gifts that I got this year were a massage cushion, a set of rings from a brand I found on Instagram, a print from an artist I found on Instagram, and some comfy pullovers from another brand I found on Instagram 😂 😊

How many bags, belts, clothing , makeup cosmetic procedures can one have. I am blessed, but others aren’t

@rexysmum

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As many as one can afford !!!! If you can, why not xxx

@tayd.7373

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@@rexysmum just because u can doesn’t mean u should.

@rexysmum

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@@tayd.7373 says who ???? Each to their own !!!! I work hard, I’ll spend MY $$$ however I want. And you can do whatever YOU want. Who on earth are we to tell anyone else what to do their $$$ ???? It’s bizarre 🥰

Just came across your channel and your so classy watching you has made me want to change and be more classic . Thank you ❤

your hair colour is looking a WORLD better!

Just watched your video before this one and your hair look so full and healthy also love your dress😍

Nothing can stop what’s coming!

Happy new year to you both . I have a burgundy symthsons diary identical to yours , my partner bought it for me a few years ago and I think the colour is discontinued so he buys me the new inserts each year as it’s cheaper and I get to keep the burgundy diary .

So many lovely pieces, you have been nice ❤

I love your new trunk. How special. My favourite gift was a black celine belt. I pooled my Christmas money to buy something I really wanted 😊

The new closest layout looks lovely!

@lydiamillen

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Thank you so much it’s getting there x

Love this and the picture of your pets...❤️🥺wishing you all the best ❤️❤️❤️ love from Poland

Love the Highgrove blanket and scarf ❤

That Dress!! Also what type of flowers are those in the pot they're beautiful

Best Pizza dough comes right out of your Thermomix!!!! Always a winner and so easy to do. Literally sorted in under 5min (excl. rest but that’s the totally hands off bit) Absolutely worth a try. Yx

Oh my gosh; I cried my eyes out when I saw Lynx on the picture Carrie gave you! 😭 I love the idea of the Highgrove Champagne tea tour. I am going to try and see if I can book it for my best friend's 60th birthday, in June. My husband and I don't buy gifts for each other at Christmas as we try to spoil our 2 adult children, their partners, and other family members and friends. However, I did receive the most gorgeous vase with a hand painted Robin on it, from my son and his gf. Since both my parents have passed away, seeing Robins mean the world to me! 😍❤❤❤

I have my Grams old fleur trunk that sits on my kitchen Island. Right now it has 3 Hellebores in it. At Christmas it has Pointsettias and in the Summer Roses. You received such a lovely gift. Thank you for another wonderful video.

@lydiamillen

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Oh wow!

Your Christmas lists are very high end 🎉

These gifts are something else in these times.

@rexysmum

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Isn’t she so lucky !!!! Shows exactly where hard work can get you !!! Hope your having a happy year so far xxx

Hi Lydia, please can you ask Ali to do a video of him cooking another Christmas dinner 😃 it needs to happen more than once a year! ❤

I love the glove clip! Maybe it’s something you thread onto a coat?

Een prachtig cadeau van Carry . De tranen versta ik helemaal , als ik naar mijn foto kijk van mijn overleden honden komen de tranen ook . Blessed be stay safe and healthy. Groetjes uit België 🇧🇪