COSY READING VLOG | Exploring York & The Best Afternoon Tea

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In today's cosy reading vlog, I'm sharing my Mum's birthday celebrations, the best afternoon tea we've ever had, an Emma Bridgewater sale unboxing, a fabulous day in York, what I've been reading & two new books I'm excited about.
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@aimee8151 12 күн бұрын

If you love the Children of Green Knowe, you should visit Lucy Boston's house, The Manor at Hemmingford Grey, which is the house in the story. In the loft bedroom check out the needle felted chaffinch in the cage - I made that 😊

@shelliclarke5563 12 күн бұрын

The genuine joy you two share at home and on your adventures together is so lovely to watch. Your mum had a well deserved wonderful birthday, and she is so genuinely appreciative ❤

@MirandaMills 12 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for your very kind support and lovely words, Shelli! I so appreciate both ❤️

@jode378 11 күн бұрын

Happy birthday, Donna! Thanks for letting us come along to celebrate; that’s very generous of you both. And thanks for showing how you get so much enjoyment from life! 🎉😊

@maureenstokowski5848 12 күн бұрын

Donna looks lovely with her new blouse and earrings! ❤️❤️Happy Birthday Donna!

@pamelapoet9 12 күн бұрын

Thank you for always reminding us of what it means to create and live a joyFULL life. It's been a pleasure to peek in on Donna's birthday month celebrations. Cheers to you and the birthday girl! 🌹🫖📚🎂

@MirandaMills 11 күн бұрын

Thank you so very much for your wonderful support & very kind words, Pamela! I so appreciate both ❤️❤️

@Seashells17 12 күн бұрын

Thank you Miranda! I adore you and your mum and you bring such beauty and happiness to your viewers..Yay!!💕

@carolsutton8565 12 күн бұрын

What a wonderful vlog! What a wonderful mother and daughter relationship! Thanks so much for letting your followers have a peek into this lovely example of genuine mutual respect and love! I’m sure your mother feels so honored and is so thankful for you! Happy Birthday to Donna!!🌺🌼🌸

@MirandaMills 11 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind message and fabulous support, Carol! It’s very kind of you ❤️

@gillianashley1820 12 күн бұрын

Thank you for letting us share in Donna’s birthday - a deservedly lovely day. Congratulations, dear lady.

@carolbialy5920 11 күн бұрын

Happy Birthday, Donna! Your new blouse and earrings are beautiful. Miranda, I love your new dress and your hair is lovely. Cheers to two beautiful people!

@MJ-in-Canada 12 күн бұрын

From one June birthday girl to another, I raise my glass to you, Donna.

@emilycurnow389 12 күн бұрын

I reread the children of green knowe every Christmas eve. I have done since 1991. It is wonderful

@jelenaananjewa5677 12 күн бұрын

Happy birthday! Wishing you all the best! Dear Donna, you look amazing with the new hairstyle! And the blouse... And than the earings... You shine like a star!!! Heartwarming the love and admiration, you both show for each other. All the best to you both!

@annacollier2936 11 күн бұрын

Hello beautiful Miranda & Donna, words cannot express fully the enjoyment you bring to my heart! I love your Seasalt clothes, absolutely gawjus, you both looked lovely & i love your mums earrings, what a touching birthday your mum had she looked very elegant in your present of those earrings and seasalt clothes. Beautiful roses & sweet peas, but your beauty inside & out surpasses any flower on this earth! A very happy birthday to Donna, i loved her hair too aww bless her xxx

@MirandaMills 10 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for your lovely comments and your generous support of my channel! I so appreciate your kindness! ❤️🌹

@librarian1701-D 12 күн бұрын

Those earrings for Donna look great on her! and with that beautiful shirt. So happy to see your Afternoon tea and birthday fun!

@janetownsend7965 12 күн бұрын

What a wonderful video. Your mum must have loved her thoughtful gifts and the birthday tea. As for your recent reading, I have read and reread Lucy Bostons books, and I'm lucky to live near her house. The house and gardens are evident in the books and I was lucky enough for Lucy to show me around the house when she was alive. Her daughter in law now cares for it - it is the oldest and longest continually inhabited house in the country!

@carolynmarie4008 12 күн бұрын

Donna, I love your hair cut! Short but elegant. Happy birthday!

12 күн бұрын

Glad that your Mum enjoyed a wonderful birthday and so many special birth month activities. She looks stunning with that blouse and the earrings that match it and the nail colour too!!! Happy Birthday, Donna, from Chile!!! 🎉🎂🎁

@lomazowr1 12 күн бұрын

Happy Birthday Donna ,beautiful earrings gorgeous blouses a lovely book an afternoon tea a true celebration.Miranda what a lovely day you made for your Mum.

@laurac56 12 күн бұрын

Happy Birthday Donna! You’ve had a lovely birthday month. Donna’s blouses are beautiful and the dress is lovely too, Miranda. Thank you for taking us on these lovely field trips to places I’ll never get to.

@bookprincess612 12 күн бұрын

We ALL do like a "bit of glitz", don't we ?? The earrings are gorgeous ❣️ You and Donna look always glamorous.....all the pretty dresses, blouses and jewellery. 😍

@janineduclos9774 12 күн бұрын

Happy Birthday Donna! The blouse and earrings look stunning! What a fabulous vlog, thank You xx

@ingaurban404 12 күн бұрын

This was such a lovely vlog and it is always a pleasure to watch your wonderful outings. Thank you for letting us be a part on Donna's Birthday celebrations. Have a lovely week, you two wonderful ladies❤

@lisamason3299 12 күн бұрын

Wonderful video as always Miranda. It’s so nice to relax on a Sunday (or any day really) and immerse one’s self in the beautiful life you’ve built for yourself. Happy happy birthday to your Mum Donna. I absolutely love listening to her insights on books, china, afternoon tea experiences etc. The two of you are absolutely gems and I’m so glad I found you. Thank you!

@maries3000 12 күн бұрын

Summer has definitely arrived when everyone is enjoying time outdoors in the Museum Gardens. So lovely to share in Donna’s birthday treat and the earrings are gorgeous.

@kamicastillo1451 12 күн бұрын

What a marvelous birthday for Donna! Thank you for sharing it with us all! You could see the pure joy that you both felt. I was smiling from start to finish😊

@suzy8109 12 күн бұрын

I think I am first. Wow. Ready with my cup of tea to watch what will be another relaxing vlog I am sure. Thank you for giving us this cosy corner of the internet Miranda. ❤

@MirandaMills 12 күн бұрын

Yay! Thank you!

@gwen9620 12 күн бұрын

Happy Birthday lovely Donna! What wonderful gifts . Hugs xo

@marty9011 11 күн бұрын

Another wonderful vlog. I came across Antonia Forest's books when my daughter started reading them, they are very enjoyable. LM Boston, author of the Green Knowe books , also wrote an interesting book about the restoration of her house, which the books are based around. I love the Elizabeth Harbour ornaments.

@antigone3567 11 күн бұрын

Happy birthday, Donna 🙂

@gilliankelly611 12 күн бұрын

So glad you had a lovely afternoon tea experience, it looked like beautiful surroundings and Donna looked lovely for her birthday treat, as did you Miranda. You both brighten my day.

@idabustamante7081 12 күн бұрын

Hello Miranda what a beautiful video . . absolutely loved the "rose" patterned tin I would keep stationery/pens cards etc., stored in it . . I love when you bring us along your adventures those gardens were absolutely gorgeous I can only imagine the fragrance in the air . . so glad you shared your mum's birthday 🎂 spoiled for her special day . . tfs your latest book reads 📚 enjoy your week take care ♥️🙋‍♀️🌺😎🪻🌻🦋🌷🐦

@sandrazboinski6473 12 күн бұрын

I so enjoy your travels and love seeing the wonderful relationship you have with your Mom.

@shirleymcmurtrie7853 12 күн бұрын

Happy Birthday, Donna! 💐 Such an extra lovely video.

@heidikuijer3612 12 күн бұрын

Happy birthday Donna! We 60plussers deserve treats and you looked so lovely! I love Lucy M. Boston but have not read all six of her Green Knowe chronicles yet. I am working on a patchwork quilt based on one of hers. I am excited to hear about your special reason for reading the books. Enjoy your coming week!

@denisewrobbel2465 12 күн бұрын

Happy birthday Donna! You look lovely and I love your blue dress Miranda.

@greatedges 11 күн бұрын

Every moment of this vlog was pure delight! Thank you! And....Happy Birthday, Donna, with wishes for many, many happy, healthy returns!

@Lynne1960s 12 күн бұрын

Another fabulous vlog and one very close to my heart as I live in York. I visited Grantley Hall when I worked for York Library as it was used for residential training courses but now it looks fabulous! Goddard's is well known to me as the grounds were used by a company I worked for as their summer team building days. Monet at the art gallery is on my list this summer too! Happy birthday to your Mum 🎉🎂

@C.Aikman-yj7fq 11 күн бұрын

Happy, happy birthday, Donna, from Carol in Australia. You look lovely. (I'm 62, too.)

@amalali7001 11 күн бұрын

Happy birthday sweet Donna❤🎉

@debbieclark4056 12 күн бұрын

Love your videos! Have a very happy birthday Donna you are a beautiful person and have raised a beautiful daughter also! 🎂

@jillizzard9291 12 күн бұрын

Happy Birthday Donna....loving those earrings :)

@LeeinaRee 11 күн бұрын

A very delightful video and it gets better each week ❤. I truly enjoy this episode. You have really beautiful gifts for your mum and I can tell that she's very much appreciated. Enjoy your weekend, too, Miranda. Let's hope the sun continue to shine. Happy glorious summer to both you and Donna.

@virginiaanderson8875 12 күн бұрын

Wow, what a day York/tea and Monet - plus church bells!!! Happy Birthday again Donna, My hubbys day was the 29th. He was in my heart and loving thoughts yesterday!! You two have hooked me on Emma Bridgewater - bought first set of mugs for our oldest friends, Mr/Mrs - they are enjoying.😊❤

@MirandaMills 12 күн бұрын

That’s lovely! ❤️

@lilacchocolate 12 күн бұрын

Happy Birthday Donna!!! 🎂🥳 Those earrings Miranda found for you are gorgeous!!! ✨😍

@sarahculley4646 12 күн бұрын

Absolutely wonderful video. Happy birthday Donna 🎉. Your earrings are lovely and go so well with your new tunic. The tea made my mouth water. Such a lovely video to watch on a Sunday afternoon. I've a great big smile on my face 😊xx

@glendaslanina9939 12 күн бұрын

Thank you Miranda for this extra vlog celebrating Donna’s birthday. What a truly wonderful birthday! The gardens are beautiful and I always love seeing your delicious afternoon tea treats. I, too, love Emma Bridgewater and I am waiting for my delivery. I noticed your strawberry mug which I purchased on the summer sale. Enjoy your lovely weather.🌞🌸🍓

@susanfisher4344 12 күн бұрын

I adore the Green Knowe books! My aunt introduced me to them when I was nine years old and I fell in love with the series. Have you read The Stones at Green Knowe? It’s the story of a boy who lived there when the very first Green Knowe house was being built and I didn’t know it existed until a few years ago. I hope your announcement in the next vlog is that you are visiting L.M. Boston’s home! Happy birthday to Donna! I think celebrating for the whole month is a wonderful idea. 😊

@sarahevans1713 12 күн бұрын

What a lovely birthday you had organised for Donna. I have been to The Manor, the house on which Green Knowe is based, as it is not far from me in Cambridgeshire. Wishing you both a wonderful week ahead ❤

@angelinegeary298 11 күн бұрын

I have this lamp so quick to come very pleased with it would recommend

@cindyurban150 12 күн бұрын

Happy Birthday🎂 Donna,and many more ! The afternoon Tea was so elegant with the champagne, scones,and petite sandwiches. The trip to York was almost "Magical" to me. Your Country is so beautiful ! Miranda you always look so pretty in your dresses,and well coiffed hair. I always look forward to all your videos ! Health, and Happiness, Cindy 🌹

@Noortje-hm3ov 12 күн бұрын

Happy birthday Donna🎉! Thank you for sharing your birthday with us. Love love your video as always! ❤ greeting from The Netherlands

@bookprincess612 12 күн бұрын

So lovely to see you pop up. Can't wait to see a little bit of Donna's birthday Party.

@MirandaMills 12 күн бұрын

Thank you! Hope you enjoy it! 🥂🎂

@vickycroft9146 12 күн бұрын

I loved that you went back to York ❤ and your mum looks like she had a wonderful birthday her earrings were stunning miranda a good choice you made you both looked fabulous as always and as Always your relationship with each other is wonderful to see it always Makes me smile 😊

@Shannon-xe9bm 12 күн бұрын

So many beautiful things in one vlog! The ceiling at Grantly Hall was stunning! I'm so glad the sun came out at such an opportune time! Happy birthday, Donna! Happy summer to both! :)

@staroliva6502 11 күн бұрын

What a lovely birthday video. You are both such a joy. It’s so fabulous how you both share and enjoy life.🎉❤Love how you both share lovely gifts , and beautiful pieces you bought for mum to look stunning.❤

@TracySleep 12 күн бұрын

Happy Birthday Donna. Miranda those beautiful flowers that you received. The colours were amazing. Truly appreciated by this avid follower experiencing the depths of winter in New Zealand.

@teenabrown9786 12 күн бұрын

Happy Birthday Donna! Your hairstyle is stunning and you look fabulous! I love your special mother daughter vlogs... So lovely and inspiring to watch. I had to take out one of my rose mugs for my tea this morning to join in even thou it’s winter here in Australia and sadly my roses are at an end. Thank you for lovely positive content. 😍💐🥀🌹💐❣️🦘🥂

@Karen-ve6ds 12 күн бұрын

Lovely to see you both, happy birthday Donna! So glad you had such an enjoyable day. 🌸🌸🌸

@emmavd 11 күн бұрын

Happy belated Birthday, Donna!!!💐🥂🍾🥰And thank you so much to both of you for this lovely vlog🌹🫖📚

@debbiew7496 10 күн бұрын

The afternoon tea looked fantastic - the swans in particular! Thank you for sharing your joy with us!

@MirandaMills 10 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, Debbie! ❤️

@liloulux2739 12 күн бұрын

Thanks to your recommendation I bought one of those beautiful Seasalt dresses.I love them. And I always really appreciate it, when you tell us, where you get your clothes from, because I love your style. So thank you very much.

@hannahbest2274 12 күн бұрын

So glad your mum had a lovely birthday 🎉

@ReadBrucey 12 күн бұрын

That is a beautiful copy of Pride and Prejudice!

@sandramiele1816 12 күн бұрын

This vlog made me so happy! Thank you. And happy birthday to Donna ❤.

@sandyokey1019 10 күн бұрын

What a delightful video💕 Happy birthday again to lovely Donna, and thanks to both of you for sharing your time with us. The gardens were gorgeous and Monet is one of my favorite artists. The new blouses and earrings are gorgeous. And the book is beautiful too. I especially love watching the scenery on your drives too, it may be the only chance I have to see your beautiful country. And the tea looked amazing 🥰 Thank you again for taking us with you, love to you both ❤️❤️

@nataliaborisova3250 11 күн бұрын

I just love this video format where you and your Mom have a spectacular outing enjoying museums, beautiful gardens, afternoon tea, bookshops and thousands of other lovely places in the UK. You're such an inspiration for my own outings with my Mom (which I wish we had more of). I love to bring her to our favorite bookshop called Gandhi, browse through all the exciting book releases, buy us a treat and sip coffee while we show each other our treasures. We also love to go to the malls with huge Korean and Chinese shops, to the movies and museums. Your videos radiate such warmth and inspire so many people to call their moms and enjoy some quality time together. I started to watch your channel because of your love for books and your unique aesthetic but I've found something else along the way - so please, please never change. Happy Birthday to Donna!🎉

@MsTimmy1987 3 күн бұрын

The very happiest of belated birthdays to your wonderful mum! Such a lovely, lovely lady ❤️❤️❤️

@LedgerAndLace 11 күн бұрын

When your mum opened the ear-rings, I thought, "Oh, they match the flowers on her tunic PERFECTLY!" HAPPY Birthday, July and Summer! 🙂

@JacquelineCaron 12 күн бұрын

Happy Birthday to your Mum! what a beautiful day, always enjoy the videos you capture of the journey - you live in such a beautiful part of the world! breathtaking - thank you!

@acwilson4714 12 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing your outing with your mom on her birthday. It's a pleasure to see the fun you two have together. Happy birthday and well wishes to Donna from KY!

@bettymaugeri7316 12 күн бұрын

Happy Birthday Donna 🎉 thank you Miranda for this beautifully entertaining video!

@paulamoreshead1694 12 күн бұрын

Thank you for another delightful vlog from start to finish! I do my share of complaining about technology and the flood of content that seems overwhelming at times. Your vlog and videos are a wonderful exception and something I look forward to whenever you create a new one. Thanks!

@inlaterdays 12 күн бұрын

Yay! An extra video from you this week! Such a treat. 😊 The garden at Goddards looked absolutely beautiful, and the birthday afternoon tea looked amazing. (Happy birthday, Donna!) I am looking forward to learning about why you are re-reading the Green Knowe series, too - I love those books! Thank you so much for this.

@chompunuchpongjit6113 12 күн бұрын

Happy Birthday Donna. You look very lovely ❤

@Rainydaylily 12 күн бұрын

Happy birthday,, Donna! You look wonderful in those stunning earrings. Also, Miranda, I enjoy how you tie everything in to the seasons. Thanks for another lovely video.

@allisonryder4781 11 күн бұрын

What a wonderful time you had with your mum. The earrings are fantastic and match the top perfectly. Your dress is very becoming as well. I must say I do like the mugs you got as well. Do they ship to Canada? 😂 thanks for the lovely trip to York and the musical accompaniment. Thanks again. ❤

@virginiaanderson8875 12 күн бұрын

Earring perfect with that top!! What fun you two have together❤

@MirandaMills 12 күн бұрын

Thanks Virginia! We do indeed 😄

@shanne6625 7 күн бұрын

Thanks! Such lovely memories made with your Mum🥰🥀

@MirandaMills 6 күн бұрын

I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Shanne! Thank you so much for your very kind support! I appreciate it so much! ❤️🌹

@irhonda31 12 күн бұрын

Happy belated birthday to Donna! The new earrings were perfect with that blouse! Wonderful vlog!

@ronyroelands5294 12 күн бұрын

Happy Birthday Donna, Thank you for the wonderful video Miranda. Greatings from België Patricia.

@dorotheelozi3225 12 күн бұрын

I bought a reading light last year and I must say, it is very good! No more eye strain from reading in the evening. I bought one for my mother and I am planning on buying more!

@Catherine-2008 12 күн бұрын

Oh my gosh, how adorable and radiant is the Birthday Girl! That pastry tray is a work of art!.

@christinebrown6154 12 күн бұрын

What a beautiful episode. So enjoyed seeing Donna’s birthday treats. I also love Seasalt. Thank you Miranda 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@karenwhite2601 11 күн бұрын

Belated Happy Birthday, Donna and thanks to you both for sharing your celebration. A delightful vlog radiating the joy and happiness you experience when you're together.

@JudithThornhill-xc9ms 12 күн бұрын

So much fun! Happy birthday, Donna!

@user-hw3sd6ny2z 11 күн бұрын

England is just breathtaking! thank you for sharing with us. Happy Birthday Donna!

@debbieclark4056 12 күн бұрын

The birthday earrings are absolutely gorgeous and goes so nice with your new top!

@JennifulCreations 11 күн бұрын

Happy Birthday to your beautiful Mother! 🎂💖 You both are such an absolute joy to watch. It reminds me of when my Grandmother was alive, we would love to just sit a read together. Sending much love and hugs xx 😊❤🎉

@cloudlessmind888 9 күн бұрын

My goodness ... that chocolate swan & rose pastry was next level !! Thanks for taking us along. I can't travel at the moment & I also used to go for teas with my daughter, so now I try to live vicariously through you & your Mum. Both of you know how to enjoy the simpler, finer things in life.

@Penny-ws4mz 10 күн бұрын

I agree with Donna, the birthday earrings are gorgeous and the style of your Seasalt dress is beautiful. You both look glamorous. Thank you for a lovely summery vlog 🌹🫖🥂

@MCA580 12 күн бұрын

Happy Birthday Donna 🎂 Thank you so much Miranda for another wonderful video. Such hard work and very well done. Thanks for your inspiration and motivation ❤

@soriafranchitti7323 8 күн бұрын

Happy birthday to your lovely mum !

@The1christy 11 күн бұрын

I very much enjoyed your mum’s birthday celebration. Thank you for taking us along. Happy Birthday, Donna! 🎉

@katewestbrook5291 4 күн бұрын

Belated birthday wishes to the lovely Donna, it is so lovely to see your bond, thank you for sharing ❤

@GemmaCreegan-tp4dk 10 күн бұрын

You and your Mum looking lovely as always, gorgeous earrings❤what a wonderful birthday for Donna🎉

@janeoxley4829 12 күн бұрын

Donna's afternoon birthday tea looks wonderful. Donna you look like a film star. Miranda thank you for the lovely vlog.

@lindahenderson1625 12 күн бұрын

Another enjoyable, lovely time with you ladies. Thank you. Happy birthday, Mrs. Donna. Is your home now called : Rose Cottage ? ; )

@marysorensen220 12 күн бұрын

Happy birthday, Donna! May God bless your day! 🙂

@annazygo5162 12 күн бұрын

Good afternoon, Miranda! I am really delighted to see the notification of your video. I am always looking forward to your gentle and beautiful energy:) And Donna's, of course :) You two bring the most cosy memories from my childhood, as I was such a bookworm :) Tell me please, have you possibly read The Potting Shed Murder by Paula Sutton? I am very curious of your take on this read and considering buying the book. Have a lovely rest of Sunday ❤