Christmastime Homemaking | Cozy Homestead Christmas Decorate with Me

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Hey friend, Lets create a warm and inviting Christmas Home, trimmed with Simple, DIY and budget friendly Christmas Decor that will leave you feeling cozy and provide simple beauty for this joy filled season.
Grab a blanket and a warm drink, relax and decorate with me.
Thanks for joining me,
Kelsey
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@Jaynes-Path 7 ай бұрын

The year I first got, and later adopted, my older girls, it was November and I had just moved. We made strings of popcorn, colored paper chains, glitter glued to plastic dollar store balls and ornaments with aluminum foil. I didn't want them to have fear of breaking something and still have the joy of being able to create and decorate. I still have some of those ornaments 35 years later. Nothing melts your heart more than the look on a child's face when their Christmas tree is lit up. It's pure innocent joy.

@amandalyman7510 7 ай бұрын

This will be the first Christmas without my Gramma, we would bake pies together every year, I was in charge of the crust and she handled the filling, I didn’t think I’d be so emotional watching but you unlocked something deeper for me this season, thank you for reminding me to see joy in the holidays this year even though things are very different!

@kimkey3901 7 ай бұрын

Hang in there sweetie I remember the first Christmas without my grandma was a really hard one. My grandma raised me and was a wonderful woman sounds like yours was as well I promise it will get easier!❤️

@patrice1966 7 ай бұрын

A tip for baking with gluten free flour blend. If you allow your gluten free flour based items an extra 20-30 minutes to rehydrate before you bake, your end product will not be gritty. Also your recipe might need a little more liquid (not very much extra) to account for what the flour blend absorbs. You can add the extra liquid if needed AFTER your recipe has had time for the flour to rehydrate. Also if you roll your dough out in between parchment paper or on a baking mat you can avoid adding extra flour to your dough which will add a bit of the gritty texture to the end product because it hasn’t had a chance to fully rehydrate like the flour you let rest. Have you ever tried adding some of your freeze dried crushed raspberries to your marshmallow mixture to flavor it and give it a bit of pretty color flecks?

@seedandsparrowhomestead 7 ай бұрын

This is sooo helpful! I appreciate it so much and will implement these steps next time!

@kittyrichards9915 7 ай бұрын

May your family also be wrapped in the warmth of Christ's love.

@beekind1940 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for helping me slide into the blessed Christmas season with peace and joy.

@canadiannavywife434 7 ай бұрын

Number 296 to like this video... Thank you so much for bringing some happiness and tears ... wonderful memories of people who are not here anymore... Don't wait for the next year... We only have now. I swear our babies were just born yesterday and now in their teens and twenties... Their hunt for the tree with Daddy and hot apple cider after. Thank you for this. Hugs from Esquimalt

@kdavis7525 7 ай бұрын

I know I’ve told you this before, but I absolutely love the wallpaper on your fireplace wall. Your Christmas decor is beautiful and your home is so cozy, safe, and warm. Your family is blessed to have you care and provide so much for them. Have a most beautiful, holiday season!

@seedandsparrowhomestead 7 ай бұрын

Oh thank you! I'm smitten with that wallpaper myself, I often look at it and smile. It just feels right. Thank you so much! I appreciate you and your kind words you often share with me. Blessings, friend.

@carriannbaker2322 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful video. Many great ideas. Would you mind sharing the name of your wallpaper over the fireplace please, or post the link to the video it may be named in. I think it would be perfect for my bedroom renovations (if still available).

@cherylpresleigh6403 7 ай бұрын

Kelsey, may I just say that your choice of music is always so beautiful! I loved it when Elenor said, “the perfect tree” how sweet and how attentive she is! When you turned on the tree lights it looked so beautiful and the garland was a great find at $10 considering how lovely each looked. I purchased some garland last year that didn’t get used but will use it this year. Yours reminds me of what mine will look like and I’m excited to get started decorating! Can we also just say, nice work dad on the manger! Your Christmas home is warm, cozy and inviting!

@seedandsparrowhomestead 7 ай бұрын

Aw thank you Cheryl! I love picking out the music! I was a piano performance major in college and I'm usually drawn to the instrumentals :) They speak to me. Enjoy decorating! Blessings to you

@judygillespie3242 7 ай бұрын

You make your home look so cozy. Thank you. I know it takes time to make great videos, but you have successfully done it again. Cookies look so yummy 😋

@kimkey3901 7 ай бұрын

You have the most relaxing peaceful channel on KZfaq ! God Bless

@seedandsparrowhomestead 7 ай бұрын

Wow! Thank you so much. ❤️

@cynthiablodgett1882 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your holiday traditions. Your children are adorable. Your house looks so festive. Merry Christmas.

@bearzhere 7 ай бұрын

Simplicity always makes the biggest statement and you did it perfectly! It is refreshing to see you decorate your home without spending alot of money and very helpful to many in this stage of the economy. I remember as a child ( 60 plus years ago) when we strung popcorn we always let it sit out for a few days to get stale. It made it easier to string without it breaking. I miss all the holiday preparations I did with my dad, then my son. Our lives change but our memories always remain with us. You are making beautiful memories with your family. Thank you for sharing. Blessings !

@marciadonnelly4693 7 ай бұрын

I miss the days my son was that young! They’re the best memories.

@seedandsparrowhomestead 7 ай бұрын

I’m holding them close! ❤️❤️❤️

@wendy3437 7 ай бұрын

Thank You again for great recipes and your kids are so cute.

@seedandsparrowhomestead 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Wendy!

@SauerPatchGardening 7 ай бұрын

Simply Beautiful. And the music you chose for us was perfect. What a beautiful video.

@annamccosker7878 7 ай бұрын

What a beautiful video Chelsea! So comforting to watch and it brought me such joy.... I needed this today 🙏

@seedandsparrowhomestead 7 ай бұрын

Oh I'm So glad! Blessings friend

@barbarasingleton6756 7 ай бұрын

I appreciate you and your channel so much! I love watching your videos. They are relaxed and perfect for when I'm working. I fight insurance companies for mental health coverage for people and your videos are just what I need the dial back to find calm and see what I really want to learn and one day have the motivation to do. Thank you for all you do.

@kittyrichards9915 7 ай бұрын

You are talented in so many ways. Beautiful decor. Precious nativity scene.

@StonerSmurfin 7 ай бұрын

Pumpkin crumb bread. 1 can pumpkin 3 tsp baking powder 2 eggs 1 box (4 cups) crushed graham crackers Mix all together and put in a greased loaf pan. 350° F for 40 mins or till a toothpick comes out clean. You can let it cool and top with an icing of your choice but I like it warm and without any icing on it.

@seedandsparrowhomestead 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!! Sounds lovely!

@lisacooper5544 7 ай бұрын

This sounds delicious, thanks for the recipe

@amberthistle2803 7 ай бұрын

I have been gluten free for about 10 years. A GF baking hack is after you get your product mixed together, let it sit for 10 or 15 minutes before baking (or rolling out or scooping if it's cookies) GF flour needs time to rehydrate unlike regular all purpose flour. It will help the texture of whatever you're baking.

@seedandsparrowhomestead 7 ай бұрын

So helpful! Thank you! I'll be sure to do that next time

@helenedoiron239 7 ай бұрын

Hi Kelsey, just a little trick to get rid of the grainy texture when baking cookies with 1:1 flour, let it rest for 30 min so that the flour has time to hydrate properly. 😀 hope it helps! ☺️

@tinatippin5705 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for the tip. I haven't tried using it yet and appreciate the insight.

@christileach4644 7 ай бұрын

Kelsey - this was lovely. Your peaceful presence is so soothing. Thank you for sharing, friend. ❤ xo

@heissovereign 7 ай бұрын

Beautifully decorated home and I love the choice of music the true meaning of Christmas

@OldeThymeKnits 7 ай бұрын

Everything looks so wonderful. Love the naturals for decorating and the beautiful warmth of the season you shared here. Thank you, I really enjoyed this!

@SandraMalone-pq4mn 7 ай бұрын

Such a heartwarming, cozy and meaningful video. I so enjoy your way of being, your talents, and all you share. You have created a welcoming home to all invited through your camera lens. Wishing you and your family a most blessed holiday season.

@suenavivedisfruta558 7 ай бұрын

It all turned out so beautiful. Thank you for the inspiration. ❤🙏

@seedandsparrowhomestead 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@samanthahoos9827 7 ай бұрын

😊You have a beautiful home! I leave decorating to my daughter, who’s been doing it for the past 14 years all on her own. I used to go all out, but with all the bins of stored items for decorating she told me not everything can come out every year. 😂 I’m baking up pumpkins for recipes while watching. Thank you for sharing your recipes!

@seedandsparrowhomestead 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! My mom use to let me decorate our home when I was still living there! Its so fun. Thanks for watching!

@susanbuckmaster2292 7 ай бұрын

You have made a lovely home for your family. Your Christmas decor is just beautiful! The innocence in your children's eyes just melted my heart. So so sweet. Have a wonderful holiday with your family.

@LemonLimeJuiceBarrell 7 ай бұрын

Your videos always bring me so much peace. You are doing such a great job and I am so grateful that I came upon your channel. I pray that it continues to grow. That orange and cranberry garland is absolutely beautiful!

@robinmiller8728 7 ай бұрын

I have heard that the secret to making popcorn garland is to let the popcorn go stale. Then it is not so brittle when you are trying to string it.

@simoneclarke5104 7 ай бұрын

I have never thought of just switching out pillow covers with the season, such a brilliant idea thank you! Such a lovely video 🎄💕

@mildredarnold4052 7 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas from one family under God to yours. My god bless you this season. And may he bless you in 2024!

@janetfuhrmaneck3149 7 ай бұрын

Oh come let us adore Him ✝️🎄

@seedandsparrowhomestead 7 ай бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

@iartistdotme 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for this beautiful Christmas gift of peace, happiness, warmth, meaning, and love! (and music, beauty, memories)

@debraramsey2623 7 ай бұрын

This is a beautiful video. I loved your decorations and recipes. My son wants me to make gingerbread cookies this year. You are beautiful on the outside as well as the inside. Love watching your videos. Thank you.

@nancysadewater964 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this beautiful video!

@seedandsparrowhomestead 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for being here! Appreciate you

@shanpappin9949 7 ай бұрын

Kelsey, your home is so beautiful, I absolutely love the feeling I get when watching your video's it's like your home is giving everyone a big hug. Thank you for sharing it with us. I'm also always jealous this time of year watching you all decorate for Christmas, everything is soo cosy and snuggly, all those nice treats and hot drknks. It's 40 degrees, (104 in your terms) humid and stormy where I live in Australia right now 🥵 I would so love to experience a white Christmas one day xx

@clarehundley3110 7 ай бұрын

Let your popcorn set out a day and get stale then it is easier to string. Lovely Christmas decor.

@catherine4958 7 ай бұрын

This is gorgeous! For those battery operated candles, I saw another creator DIY them by dripping real candle wax down the side. It looked great.

@rhodatuckey7119 7 ай бұрын

Thank you...a lovely visit...God bless your family...

@carolsmith2603 7 ай бұрын

Love the flintlock on your fireplace..

@laurielyon1892 7 ай бұрын

You have inspired me to actually decorate for Christmas. I just haven't been in the mood for it lately. You got me to thinking about how I can use some of the things I already have to add a pop of color in places. That chocolate syrup looks so good. I can't believe how easy those marshmallows were to make. Your home looks so festive and inviting.

@crestaogle 7 ай бұрын

A trick for stringing popcorn… use stale popcorn. It doesn’t crumble nearly as much.

@seedandsparrowhomestead 7 ай бұрын

ohhh never thought of that! Well... IF there is a next time lol I'll be sure to get some popcorn nice and stale!!

@tinatippin5705 7 ай бұрын

This was so beautiful, Kelsey. Everything about it. The simplicity inspired me. Thank you for the blessings.

@marshahauck1022 7 ай бұрын

I so enjoyed your cozy Christmas video. You decorate so beautifully. Thanks for sharing.

@seedandsparrowhomestead 7 ай бұрын

I’m so glad, thank you! ☺️

@maryegerton6848 7 ай бұрын

What beauty you bring to your family and home. I remember when my sons were small I made the popcorn garland and cranberry ones as well. They are in their forties now and I’m still traumatized from it 😂 Thank you for sharing this gorgeous film. Peace and love to you❤

@seedandsparrowhomestead 7 ай бұрын

Aw thank you so much! That’s too funny 😂 I don’t think I need to make any more.... ever LOL. Blessings friend ❤️

@DH-qz2so 7 ай бұрын

...ahhhh.... such a sweet gift, this video of yours...just what I needed...

@Janice_1979_ 7 ай бұрын

im drinking a chai tea, my daughters are on lunch break from online school and watching your peacxeful video. Beautiful.

@seedandsparrowhomestead 7 ай бұрын

Sounds lovely! Thank you friend!

@sherihicks1427 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for taking us along on your Christmas traditions! You did not have to do that! The recipes look wonderful! My husband has been wanting chocolate syrup! 😂 I'll have to make that. And I love how you drizzled thise cookies! They're beautiful, but they didn’t require all that much work. I'm wondering how you store your homemade marshmallows. I haven't made a popcorn/cranberry strand in nearly 37 years! Precisely because it felt like it took that long to string just a few feet! The garland you bought looks real! I hope it lasts you a long time. Merry Christmas! May you and your sweet family enjoy the birth of our Savior!

@Just-Nikki 7 ай бұрын

I have all of the half baked harvest books and save recipes on her blog. I made those cookies as well and they are very nice.

@teriharman566 7 ай бұрын

What a beautiful video. The music was wonderful and the cookies looked delicious. I will definitely be making the marshmallows.

@lornapenn-chester6867 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🌲 ❤😊

@barbiemonterrosa9891 7 ай бұрын

This is definitely the Christmas vibe! I've never seen decorations like this! Absolutely stunning! Also the chocolate syrup & homemade marshmallows are super cool! Definitely want to try that! Absolutely loved watching this! Great job on everything and wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas! ❤

@karenchaney9160 7 ай бұрын

This video made me very happy it brought back a lot of memories for me. I loved the Christmas music you played. Thank you and God Bless you and your sweet family. MERRY CHRISTMAS

@105cathy 7 ай бұрын

Love the quote at the end❤️ the whole post was so enjoyable to watch!

@peggymajerus7531 7 ай бұрын

Love the train, beautiful comfy home🎄

@pennyann7709 7 ай бұрын

What a lovely video. I too bought some fresh greenery and it was dead and shedding everywhere in less than two weeks. What a mess. Your gf cookies sounds amazing! Off to print the recipe.

@bonniebanjo7 7 ай бұрын

Your channel has quickly become a favorite!

@seedandsparrowhomestead 7 ай бұрын

Aw thank you! I appreciate it so much ❤️

@breesaves 7 ай бұрын

Such a sweet video. Peaceful as well. That nativity is GORGEOUS!! I hope to find one myself. At least similar!

@seedandsparrowhomestead 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Blessings ❤️

@lindakrieger6667 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful ❤ Merry Christmas ! 🎄

@silviagamez-marin3595 7 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas. Stale popcorn is easier to string.

@cindyparker9920 7 ай бұрын

I hope your family has a wonderful Christmas season! Be blessed.

@seedandsparrowhomestead 7 ай бұрын

Same to you friend

@radiantchristina 7 ай бұрын

This was so lovely. Have a blessed Advent season 🙏

@juliepoppe6294 7 ай бұрын

Just lovely❤️

@JamieClements1982 7 ай бұрын

Your home is lovely!

@steentafaerie 7 ай бұрын

Those are knit stocking. 😊

@ardicesaugar5475 7 ай бұрын

Love your video and your home so warm and inviting. Going to make the chocolate syrup:)

@janetgrooms 7 ай бұрын

Great video ❤

@kimberleemonroe2255 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful video❤️❤️❤️

@daudreebaker4015 7 ай бұрын

I love the homemade hot chocolate recipe and the homemade Marshmallows recipe and I loved the homemade Christmas tree cookies and the frosting on top have a blessed day and Happy Merry Christmas to you and your family and friends God-bless you all! ❤🎉

@seedandsparrowhomestead 7 ай бұрын

So glad, thank you! To you as well! ❤️

@kathywills3244 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful!

@seedandsparrowhomestead 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Kathy ❤️

@kdonor 7 ай бұрын

Have you read the picture book the Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree , illustrated by Barbara Cooney? If not, I think you and your kids would love it.

@angellaleboeuf3776 7 ай бұрын

Very pretty 🌲

@seedandsparrowhomestead 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@helenswanson1403 7 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas to you and your family.

@seedandsparrowhomestead 7 ай бұрын

To you as well! Blessings

@KatherineTThan 6 ай бұрын

So happy to watch your channel. Can you share how you keep your cooper ware looking great and where to buy them.

@olyggma 7 ай бұрын

You’re home looks beautiful!

@seedandsparrowhomestead 7 ай бұрын

Thank you!! 😊

@kimfowler6132 7 ай бұрын

Have you tried drying the marshmallow? Wonder how it would turn out. Would love to have some for a hot cocoa bar at the cookie exchange I’m hosting. Your home looks very peaceful and inviting. Many blessings!!