How To Live An Elegant Life 

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Nicolas I am a 65 yr old woman. I recently retired 9 months ago. I find living in elegance is a choice and gift you give yourself and others as the come into your home. I was watching you preparing your lunch which I do every day I am home. Using my beautiful dishes, lighting candles, place mats and cloth napkins add such a special touch. I love playing gentle soft music in my home all of the time. It makes me feel that home is a place of beauty and relaxation. I shop at many fine stores but love estate sales, consignment stores, and like shops to find unique pieces to add to my home. It is a joy to find treasure, bring it into my life, and giving it new life instead of it being destroyed. I also shop for designer clothing at resale shops, it is amazing what you can find some new articles of clothing w/tags still attached. You are absolutely right you don,t need a lot of money. I love your videos so much, and find you so very inspiring. I truly look forward to what you share in 🎉each post you bless us with. Be safe, happy and healthy. 💐

"Elegance is for everyone." What a marvelous quote! ❤

You always make us feel welcome in your home and life. Wear kindness like a garment and you’ll always be elegantly dressed. 💙

I love this quote... "You can live an elegant life by making everything that you do your own beautiful moment." Such a lovely sentiment. Be aware of what brings you joy and savor every task and moment. Thanks for reminding me that I need to practice slowing down and being quiet and relaxed.

"Elegance is a mindset. It is taking the time to be present in your life and do all things in a way that is going to enrich it, so that even a mundane task, like sweeping leaves, becomes a moment to enjoy and to cherish." Beautiful definition.

Isn’t Nicolas a wise soul for his young age? He includes us, but never makes his audience feel as though we’ve fell short before we get started. Ty you for all your content. He’s pure in heart, class, and character. ❤️

3 Ways Nicolas Has Taught Me To Be Elegant: 1. Always have fresh flowers 💐 in the house. 2. Using my good dishes even when alone. Right now, I’m using my Thanksgiving dishes and next month I’ll switch to my Christmas dishes. 3. Afternoon tea ☕️ is an elegant ritual.

I think we crave this lifestyle because we are so fed up with how the World is currently. Watching your videos makes me feel like I am dreamily in another world that is both comforting and somehow familiar. It’s almost like a beautiful meditation and reminder to enjoy the moment. ❤

Your parents can be very proud of the young man they've raised, and the young man can be very proud of all he's accomplished so far. I'm looking forward to watching you soar.

There is a saying ....”Money cant buy you class”. I would say the same of elegance, Nicolas you are elegant without the expensive clothing or most expensive home decor. You have great taste and moreover a beautiful heart. Thank you for this lovely video.🌹

This was the first vlog that I actually teared up. I do not like eating alone. I use distractions with my meals instead of enjoying what I have prepared (not so elegant). I will change this immediately as you taught how. Thanks Nicolas. You a beautiful, elegant soul.

“Elegance is for everyone” is such a gracious statement from the extraordinary gentleman that you are. It so perfectly captures what your channel is about. If you write a home & lifestyle book that should be your title. Thank you so much for inspiring so many to live a pleasurable, peaceful, thoughtful and beautiful life with even the simplest examples of elegance.💗💜♥️

It's nice that you took the gift of the measuring spoons in the spirit in which it was intended rather than take offence. That's real class.

Nicolas, I am getting married today and you are the person I wanted to hear speaking as I got ready for this beautiful day. Your kindness, voice, elegance and advise are all so appreciated. Thank you for all that you do to brighten our days!!...xoxoxo

I love how Nicolas spends time cleaning and beautifying his outdoor dining table....then sits on the steps :)

I know I have said this before Nicolas , but your lovely videos are so calming in a world filled with chaos ! They're a reminder to us to take a moment to savour the beauty of life ..thank you .

Right on Nicolas!!! I agree with you 150%." Elegance is for everyone". I would never mistake you for a pretentious, uptight person. Your kindness of heart and spirit shines through. We use to say," his parents raised him right." Sincerely.

I'm probably in the small percentage of women that hate clothes and shoe shopping. I shop when I need certain items of course but I rather shop for things for my home. This was a very elegant video and always so relaxing!!

Nicolas, I've had such a rotten day at work today. I'm in Australia and I work in an educational environment 🙃. My days had been rough and emotionally challenged. Then today, instead of doing work after hours, I decided to watch your video. Thank you for calm countenance and humility, coupled with your soothing voice. Thank you for making me feel better.

Hello Nicolas I'm from India. I grew up on romantic novels before I post-graduated in accounting. Your videos take me back to a world of elegance and graceful living, away from the din of life on a fast lane. Thank you for rhe beauty you spread through your video posts. God bless you.

Nicolas, you're a gem. Your parents must be so proud to have such a lovely son!

Hi Nicholas, I think having that selling page is a wonderful idea for your business. Hope it grows! 🌱🍀

In einer Welt von Kriegen, Streitigkeiten und Hass sind deine Videos wie ein Ausflug in eine friedliche, schönere ubd bessere Welt. Vielen Dank für deine wunderbare Arbeit.

Watching and listening to Nicholas makes one just want to try harder…to do better. Always a good thing. 😊

Nicholas! I just love you. My life is a stressful whirlwind and I’ve been very depressed. I’m going into work an hour later than normal, so I took the time to watch this. It was just the peaceful, pleasant, inspiring moment I needed. Thank you. I will try to keep this feeling as I go about my day. 💗🙏🌸

I love your patio, your style, your voice, your hair...thank you Nicolas. Your channel is like medicine for me🤍

For elegance in a home, you should have stated one thing that you do extremely well, Nicolas. That is to have plenty of fresh flowers and plants about....never fake ones. A floral bouquet or a stunning plant can really elevate any room to obtain more elegance.

Nicolas, thank you for this most inspiring video. I love your approach to living an elegant life. It's not about wealth, but having a mindset of bringing out the best in the most simple and mundane situations each day. You set a wonderful example for your viewers. You are so genuine, humble, and inspirational. On a gloomy and rainy day in New York City, you brought a ray of sunshine. Continue to be yourself. Your warm and inviting personality is what attracts viewers to your channel. God bless, Robert

I am a 72 year old mamaw that has been married to the same man for 52 years so far and hope to have many more. i grew up in the hippy era and alway loved all people. I enjoy your videos so much. You bring me calm peace when i watch your videos. Will never experience what you have experenced but live a little of that threw your videos. May God bless you as he has me. sara from Tennessee USA

As a poor artist, I have worked hard to live well on less. If one cooks from fresh, simple ingredients and chooses a good, value wine, one can eat beautifully for very little. Similarly in other aspects of life, the right, thoughtful choice can create an elegant affect without spending a lot.

I agree with you. Having an elegant life doesn’t mean to be pretentious or ostentatious. It has to do more with not only the quality of what you surround oneself with but also the way you project yourself and treat others around you. Have a fantastic week👍🙏😎

Elegance is candles and flowers fro no special occasion , just fro every day, because every day counts. Be Elegant every day.

Nicholas your lovely video reminded me of the most elegant lady i ever knew. She had spent years in private service she walked almost silently, her voice like yours soothing. Her home was simply furnished but of quiet good quality nothing screamed for attention. Thank you for bringing my day to a calming end filled with happy memories..

"Elegance is for everyone" is absolutely true. Money does not give elegance what does give is the possibility to buy expensive things, that is all. Would interesting a sale page.

I’m 66. I find that keeping your own home clean and tidy (whether an apartment, house, RV, or condo) is imperative. Do the dishes, make your bed, set an elegant table for meals, savor what you have and live within your means. You are educating many. 🥰❤️

Just woke up in Australia and watched this. I feel really calm and relaxed. Although I live here I watched and missed my old uk home. The crunchy winter leaves. I felt relaxed watching you sweep the leaves and make food and arrange flowers. I’m getting out of bed now to elegantly put on my tea and toast. I’m going to sit in the garden and eat. Watch the birds and start. My day. Your right it is a mindset. I may put on a nice dress today to and some beautiful purfume. A bold lip. It’s about feeling good.

How I agree with the lighting ! It's the nr 1 lesson students get in Interior Design schools : never a single source of lighting, especially from the ceiling, but lots of lights spread over the room. Lately we've been invited to a manour, the party started pleasantly in the lounge, alas the dining-room was lit with only one large ceiling chandelier, granted a sumptious one. But : it ruined the atmosphere and ...aged faces ! Couldn't wait to return to the lounge for coffee, where thankfully lovely Asian shade lamps were creating a cosy atmosphere.

I love you! I’m not afraid to say that because life is short and I’m older! Your videos are joyful and always elegant. I can’t wait to see what you do next. Stay well.

I’m following you from France since a year, first by curiosity then with more and more pleasure. I’m a grand mother of 75 and you remind me of my son easygoing way of life. It seems easy but it is not. Thanks to show us how you stand for kindness with smile, that’s the only way to be happy

You gave me reason to replace my measuring spoons! Thanks Nicolas! ❤️❤️

Enjoy your weather as much as you can. I saw you working in your Courtyard Garden and grieved; we have snow already in Western Canada 🇨🇦. My wife and I went to attend a Birthday Party of one of her dear High School friends last evening and ended up enjoying a quiet meal out for ourselves, as we hadn't checked our messages that the Party was canceled due to the bad roads. We had driven into town on the backroads and avoided the slick pavement of the Highway. We turned the situation into a Romantic Date Night. A little preseason Christmas Carols on the snowy drive home, and the effect was magical. Have a great week, Nicolas. Your Italian Tan is golden! A

I appreciate your message that “elegance is for everyone.” Thank you, Nicolas!

Living well and enjoying quality time with REAL friends. You remind each of us the joy of maximizing the elegance of living well. Keeping it simple and BEAUTIFUL.

Such wonderful advice to be a kind person to live an elegant life! I love that! It is so true! You are a very kind person, Nicolas.

I always look forward to your videos because they are so relaxing and peaceful. I love a elegant home even though I do not have a lot of money. I shop estate sales , yard sales and flea markets to find some great buys. Neoclassical style is my favorite and I love art for my walls. Thank you for making such wonderful videos.

I love your definition of elegance, you made me think of my aunts (who have now passed), they embodied this similar kind of grace. Thank you for reminding me!

I fully agree paying for quality shoes, coats and accessories. Another Sunday I would not miss with you!

Each time I watch your videos I am speechless at how lovely you are. Every point you make is so thoughtful, articulate, and inspiring. I must say I wish we could all be having lunch with you on that nice table setting

I must admit, I tragically lost my brother. I've been suffering from insomnia. People say I have a relaxing voice. Nicolas your voice is so kind and soothing. Listening to Nicolas voice helps me fall asleep. I have to listen to previous videos otherwise I want to stay awake to watch.

my daughter & I pray for you, Nicolas, before watching your pleasant programs.

I love how relaxing and thoughtful your content is :) It‘s great company on some nights where you feel a bit overwhelmed with life :) Thank you!

In this world where you can choose to be anything- choose to be kind. 💙

Nicolas, why has a suitable mate not turned up in your life? You are a catch on so many levels. You should be sharing this elegant life not only with us, but also with someone that hugs you at night and caresses you tenderly when you need love and support through the times that challenge all of us. It is my deepest hope that your Prince Charming comes to share with you!

A chef’s tip for you Nicholas - put the dressing in the bowl first then add the salad before mixing. This way the dressing is distributed much better x

Clothes always buy the best you can afford and buy less. Church’s’ shoes are great!

That's right, you don't have to be rich to live an Elegant life, I love interior Design and Garden design, greetings from USA 🇺🇸 🙏🇨🇴✌️❤️

I recently moved, or downsized as they say in the States, from a 3,000 sq. ft. home on a large estate, to a 1500 sq. ft. home on a somewhat small urban lot Necessities for this new move were a beautiful landscaped yard, Uniqueness in the presentation of the home, and a peaceful quite neighborhood. I think I found these things, and didn’t break the bank and was able to buy without a mortgage. My😅 new home has enormous floor to ceiling windows, a large fireplace, beautiful oak floors, and a large uniquely tiled original 1950’s bathroom. It has a small private landscaped back yard, but a very large front yard area with many perennial flower beds. By Not having to care for a huge home and yard, I have been able to focus on a more cultured..as you say..Elegant way of living…. I think it is really important to care about the way one approaches a lifestyle. I think it makes me a more interesting person, and I really don’t care if someone else thinks it foolish, because for me…I love it💗💕 I am a collector of antique china and silver, and not having the space to display it now, I created a sort of butlers pantry in a large U shaped walk-in closet. Now, I can still enjoy all my pretty things, without it looking cramped and over collected… it does look elegant displayed along the shelves in this space…and it is my little treasure trove….sorta like your expensive shoes….

"elegance is for everyone" absolutely beautiful words, cheers

I so agree with your sentiments on just being a nice and kind person, first and foremost. Very important.

What an interesting video Nicolas. I really liked the topic of how to dress elegantly and how to invest your money in things that highlight elegance, such as good shoes and good accessories. I am an elderly person with a not big budget and I cannot buy very expensive clothes, but I can from time to time invest in good shoes or a handbag, scarves and fashion jewelry that help me make the most of the clothes I already have in stock. But this summer for example, I gave my clothes made of synthetic fabrics and bought everything made of linen and very elegant, it was a good investment that will last me. Please keep bringing videos with these topics. I love them and they educate me. Thank so very much.

I appreciate how hard this guys working like look at his face the tiredness and stress he works hard to make him happy

So true about kindness, what the world needs now is more love not hate and then elegance will be abundant not just in material things but in our actions and spirit.☮️

I feel so calm watching you and listening to your voice. Thank you for sharing what you do with everyone.

And that's why I love you Nicolas, you're a truly kind young man always inclusive and appreciative. What a helpful video, I will watch this one again and again!

My goodness, I almost passed up this video when it was recommended to me. I had preconceived notions about the content and/or creator (as I’m from a very religious, blue-collar area of the Midwest), and I’m so glad I clicked this video. We all could learn so much from you, Nicolas. You inspire me & you are so eloquent in the way you advise your viewers. Truly artful & tactful & such a great display of interpersonal skills. Bravo!

Aw Nicolas, I'm in tears, that last part of your video just got me chunking, it is just so true, it doesn't mean anything if you're not kind, well said, I just love your videos. And you don't have to be rich to be elegant either which is great! The simpler the more elegant, thanks again for a wonderful video, I am hooked on them all, never tire of looking at them, I'm sure you're going to do well with the sale! Have a fab (& elegant!) week. Xx

Morning Nicolas another lovely time with you. We live in such a rushed world with no time to smell the roses. Your channel brings great joy to so many people. So thank you for sharing your days…the elegance of simple pleasures. Carole 🧚

Hello Nicolas. I truly enjoyed this elegance video. I like your definition of not only elegance, but life and how you live it. You are so right about being kind, putting on a smile and just be nice to people is very attractive. Just feeling good in your place and having it the way you want it. Looking forward to your next video.

Nicholas, you are so correct about buying good shoes. Not only do they last and still look great, they are repairable when things like heels wear out. Cheap shoes often do not have the quality leather that can be repaired. Even just replacing a heel on a cheap shoe is impossible because of the shortcuts often taken in its construction.

"Elegance is for everyone." Such an encouraging statement!

Once again, Thank You Nicolas!!! It's always better to invest in shoes because they expand your wardrobe. Clothing doesn't need to be fancy. Keep your wardrobe with very basic Navy or midnight blue, brown / beige and hunter green with classic silhouette and accessorize. As we say here in NYC its not really about who you're wearing, it's about how well you can arrange and re-arrange your rags.

*🌸it's all about being clean, tidy, and having great appreciation in how you do things ~ your soft voice and elegant presentations gives your vlogs a certain ZEN🌸*

When one conducts themselves respectfully, with consideration to to others, there is an elegance. You, dear Nicolas, exude such. Your home is a lovely reflection of yourself. ❤. P.s. your selling page will be much appreciated 🎉

Absolutely beautiful ❤ vlog. when I clean my dishes at night it’s like putting everything to bed so that in the morning the kitchen is ready for me; ready for another relaxed beautiful new day.

This is one of your best presentations! I enjoyed it immensely.

I agree 100% with you "How to Live an Elegant Life" philosophy. That is why I connected so much with this channel.

"Be a nice person". That is very true Nicolas. Thank you .

You have always been a polish, elegant man… I have always admired you class and style. Keep doing what you’re doing and teaching others how to be pure class…

Nothing brings more joy than a little something elegant for your home .. We all want our homes no matter big or small to be just right for us & bring totally joy & happiness .. Love Mandy from Zimbabwe ...

Lovely, as always. You are inspiring Nicolas. You know, I have a comfortable home with many lovely things. The issue is I believe I have to much. When I have guests over, they always say that "they just love walking through looking at all of the eye candy." However, I have come to discover that more is not always better. This vlog has prompted me to make a change. I have decided to go through one room at a time and remove what I feel is to much. It may take a while but in the end I will be much happier. Thank you for your inspiration. Also, I am like you Nicolas, there is nothing I dislike more than overhead lighting. Since I was young, I never felt comfortable in a home where they used over heads. My home is a home of lamps, large and small. Candles and soft jazz.

Well done Nicolas, best advice I've ever heard was when you said to just be nice. You are a very elegant young man and so wise beyond your years. Love your style and I look so forward to your videos each week. Thank you for sharing yourself with us.❤

Enjoy your post. I live an aesthetic life as well. Everything in life should bring you joy.

Your videos are inspiring and relaxing. Thank you for these wonderful lifestyle tips!

This was beautifully done, and I absolutely believe we need more of this in our lives. I’m 50 now, but when I was in my late teens my sister said something to me that I never forgot - buy classics, and buy the absolute best quality you can, then take care of it properly. It’s better to spend $200 on a well made, classic color cashmere sweater that you care for diligently (although it’s not hard) and will have for 50 years, than to buy something trendy (tacky), disposable and synthetic at Sears for $20, knowing it will go in the trash in a year. Martha Stewart was almost under-rated for how well she could teach people how to home-make well. I translate all that advice to furniture, linens. Later she made another good point which is instead of accumulating junk (plastic, etc) to use, and heirlooms to store, it’s better to acquire high quality items and USE them. When she passed away, at 39, her whole house was an object lesson to me. Her kitchen pie safe had lovely silver, china. All antique, bought inexpensively at estate sales and auctions. Same goes for most of her furniture. And they were ALL she used. I inherited her pink and green Limoges plates and silver tea service, as well as fur collars, gorgeous clothes, antique linens. All of which I use constantly and will BE ABLE TO for the rest of my life because they’ll never *not* be elegant. People don’t value this aspect of their elders - most of my furniture is reclaimed or antique, and all my dressers were my grandparents solid hardwood and will last forever, as well as some mid-century lamp finds. Stores, at least, still sell decently beautiful lamps, but antique stores have so many treasures. It’s hard, in an over-populated, under-compensated world, to live an elegant life - but there are choices anyone can make to elevate the quality of their life, over the quantity of their junk, for sure. What’s sad about over-population is that it’s made things like real down, and fur, frowned upon. They’re natural. The one major thing that makes them now bad is the 6 billion extra people who might want them.

The secret to elegant living is loving Sophie!!!!❤

Love your elegant home. Treating yourself as the most important person at every meal is such a great idea. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your week.

Nicolas, your videos make me appreciate the simpler things in life ❤ Hope you have a great week!

Nicolas, you are a good example to follow. Love you.

One of your best videos yet Nicholas! Thank you for those lovely tips and wise words delivered so elegantly. Wonderful!

As I created a beautiful pot of Ratatouille yesterday I felt elegant chopping my fresh vegetables. I enjoyed each step of the process so much, being present for myself 🙏🏼🥰

All your videos are so calm and refreshing. Always taking the time to slow down and enjoy the beauty. I literally feel my body relax take a deep breath. Your great for people with a hectic life. Self care and self love. ❤ we need more of that.

Nicolas, you are elegance personified! Thank you for sharing your kind, thoughtful wisdom with us.🙏🏻❤️

Love the last tip "be nice". Thank You Nicolas for creating beautiful videos every week. 😍

Very Zen, surely one of the heights of elegance in mindset, Mr. Fairford

I have to agree that it's a mindset on how to live your life. In watching your videos, I have come to appreciate what I have and taking care of it. Keep up the good work young man!

Something about your work feels like reconnecting with an English way of life. Over here in The States, many of us yearn for ancestral and cultural, national fulfillment. Someday I hope to visit or 'return' home. Your offering is something I have searched for, and finding a practical primer/discourse on English and British culture; thus an fellowship met. God Bless you, Nicolas Fairford.

Hi Nicolas, you’re living my dream life and I enjoy it 🙏 Elegant and simple

Nicolas You are such a sweet soul,! Beautiful inside and out! Your wisdom and thoughts on elegance is way ahead of your young age! I hope life is good for you and brings you all the love you give out to everyone! You are for sure a reincarnation of many many generations passed! God bless you sweet boy! Just a loving Nana! 🤗♥️🇨🇦❄️❄️❄️

I think that a selling page would be a very good idea, as long as it stays "elegant" and will not become to commercial. Your videos are always great inspiration for me.