It Took Me Three Days to Decorate My Mantel... 😆🤦‍♀️🥰🎄// Garden Answer 

“Dad! It’s a vlog!” 😂😂😂 I just love how real your whole family is. And I love that you keep those little elements in your videos. Makes me feel like part of the family. 🤗

"Dad, it's a vlog!" (eye roll) "Oh, ok, vlog away!" 😅😂🤣 You two are priceless!! Also, I've said it before but the quality of editing, multiple camera shots, double imaging is above par. Wish there were awards given out on RU-vid. You guys would sweep up all the awards. Thanks again for all your work! So fun to watch and learn. 😀

I had to stop watching to comment. Your Mom has become so comfortable with the camera! I would live to see her featured in videos on a regular basis. But your Dad! I suspect you cut out some of his comments? I LOVE HIM! I would love to see A Day with Dad at Andrew’s Seed! Back to the video....

Your dad ,"what are you filming the coffee for?" Hilarious!

Would love to see moms fireplace too and/or Christmas house tour if she would like to share.

Is there no greater gift than being a mother? I love your videos but I especially love your love for your family. You are very blessed.

I love those honey comb containers.

The whole area (mantle/garland) looks gorgeous. So elegant!! 🤗

Love how Benjamin tells on himself when asked if he's been taking all the candles from the windows. He's such a sweet helper, sweeping up the cloves and pushing them in place. Darling child. Magnolia holds a special place in my Texan heart, as does seeded eucalyptus. Learning long ago that you ordered yours from your florist every year was a revelation. No more chasing it down here and there. Your mantel is just lovely. ~ Lisa Edited to add: I love Planterina! Thank you for introducing us to her. Those are some mighty fine hoyas. Lucky girl.

Oh my! Little Benjamin ahhhhhhhhh! Soooooooo little! Sweet! Sweet! Sweet! I love watching old videos!!!! Sherry-Knoxville

"Why are you filming the coffee for?" 🤣🤣🤣 best part!

This video was a visual treat - the editing, the shots from various angles, glimpses of your lovely family, the unboxing, and the stunning decorating results. Thank you and Merry Christmas to all!

I like all of it except the yellow ribbon. Maybe a cream with gold. Love the magnolia leaves. You have such creative design. 💙🐝💙

I just sent a Hoya from Planterina to a friend and she loved it. You and her are my favorite RU-vidrs.

Laura! 🤣 rolling your eyes at your dad, I felt that!! 😒😂🤭😅

Adding the eucalyptus to the poinsettias made it look so pretty. The mantle is beautiful.

One of the best parts-seeing Benjamin’s trucks lined up on the fireplace.

I made a Really long magnolia garland for my son’s wedding rehearsal dinner tables and it does take forever!! Oh how I wish I’d thought of using an artificial garland as a foundation!!! You constantly ramp things up for me. 🙌🏻 Could you please make a video showing the storage process of your decorations post holidays??

Elegant and natural, I'm loving this year's look!

😂😂😂😂 Your Dad is so funny! He made my day! Thank you for sharing him with us! 😁

Such a magnificant mantel to decorate! You did good GIRL!!!! Oh and you really don't need the yellow bows...

Awe, Sweet of Amanda to send you those beautiful plants. She's my favorite houseplant girl. She's so funny, I love her.

Yes I actually said “Who’s that with Laura?” 🤣Then quickly realized Aaron was working his magic. The mantle looks great.

Laura I just wanted to say that I really appreciate the time you must take setting up your camera to get the action footage. Like carrying things out to your truck. I’m sure it’s so much easier and quicker just to do your work and be on your way. It really does make watching your videos fun to watch. So thank you ❤️ and Merry Christmas

5:23 Good one, Aaron.. I thought there were two people 😅

it's different and beautiful! I love how the magnolias don't get lost on the stone work and they hold their own!

Your dad is the definition of what a DAD is. Damn i love that guy. Our dads would get along i think.

Awwww, love Benjamin helping

I noticed how everyone backs away from the camera 😂🤣. So cute. Love how you did the garland with the magnolia leaves. I never would have thought to incorporate that. Also the wreath your Mom made with the magnolia leaves 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻. Love that look. So simple, but elegant.

Did a Double take on you unloading truck. That’s how you do it all, you have a twin! Cool editing trick! 👍💜🌸

Let me disclaimer this by saying I love you Laura, and there's nobody who loves ribbons that me. Also, your Mantel Arrangment is GORGEOUS, the Magnolia, natural element and White Poinsettias are exquisite. I just wanted to say, In my opinion, the golden ribbons really take away from the beauty of the the entire display. What do you think? Did you have second thoughts about the ribbons? Maybe my artistic vision is off today. I love you all, Merry Christmas !

It’s absolutely beautiful! I think instead of those little Christmas trees at the bottom, a big white poinsettia would be lovely

Laura, love the mantle! Looks great! I really really like the magnolia leaves on the garland, very natural and warm- great choice!!!!

Love the magnolia Garland!!! And your dad kills me...acting like he doesn't know what you do

Coffee with Laura and a sweet little helper. I love the beginning of the mantle decoration with Benjamin's trucks lined up. Thank you for these informative videos and I love it when your mom and dad are on the video as well. Your dad is a hoot wondering why you are filming coffee LOL

Another fabulous video! I could watch you all day! Your home is gorgeous and you’re such an inspiration as I live in an 1850’s farmhouse!

Haven't even watched the whole video ... enjoying the sweet moment of Benjamin wanting a hug. Precious. Thank you for sharing the gift of love!

"VLOG AWAY" hahaha that was cute. Always a joy and a relaxing time watching your vlogs.

Beautifully decorated fire place! All dressed up! I am loving all the natural elements this year!

Very Pretty. The garland looks amazing.

My grandchildren love sticking the cloves in the oranges. We used a thimble but sticking with a toothpick first is such a good tip! Also love Benjamin's toys at the front of the fireplace. Brought back memories of my brothers having all their matchbox cars lined up the same way.

Laura, Hoya is my favorite plant ever 😍😍😍 here in Brazil they bloom once a year but is a spetacular show and the smell is amazing , it takes a wile to grow but it pays off. They do like late afternoon light.

Also I made a kissing ball today wish you could see....you totally inspire me daily.....great work Laura!!!!❤️❤️🌲🌱🌷

It's always so nice to see sweet Benjamin. Loved he nuzzled your neck when you took him. So precious.

I agree, I think a runner rug would probably serve you well in general and definitely complete the aesthetic. That's really all that seems missing.

My mantle looked pretty good until I saw yours. Oh well... wonderful ideas for next year. I know it must smell great too! Only thing I wasn't sold on was the yellow ribbon. I think it is a personal thing though. Not a fan of the color yellow for Christmas decor. Seems better for Easter.

Your family is so beautiful. What a blessing. Thank you for sharing with us.

Looks wonderful. Appreciate the Planterina unboxing - as it happens, I just bought those 2 hoyas :)

It's beautiful! I love the yellow ribbon. It is nice having a different color like yellow at Christmas. Benjamin is just the cutest. I love how kids snuggle into your neck after they wake from a nap. I miss those days.🎄

Oh that garland is bananas awesome! I love love how you alter your style. I don't think you give yourself enough credit...you come out of your comfort zone a ton! Great job Laura! ❤️

Do you ever just sit and enjoy the quiet ? I get exhausted watching you!!! 👌❤️🌹😂🤣🤣

The natural look is perfect, the red would have been to jarring. Love the eucalyptus at the base of the white poinsettia and the yellow ribbon with the oranges and pomegranate is such a nice touch. Love your little helper with the oranges. The Hoyas were a lovely gift to receive just before Christmas, I will have to check out her channel.

Love how the garland came together. So Beautiful! Can't wait to see what you do with the real tree. And I just have to say your family is so great and so fun to watch. Hope you all are having a Merry Christmas!

Dad its a Vlog 😒🤦‍♀️ Vlog Away LOL 😜😂🤣 You have to interview your family, on what they think about your vlogging? I think that would be interesting too watch

I love the mantel! Boy Samantha is looking like Benjamin now! You can tell they are brother and sister! God bless.💕🙏

This garland is beautiful. Keep in mind that negative space is okay and it helps the weight issue a bit.

Oh my you are a hard worker. I love the magnolia garland. Its graceful.

Your dad is hysterical....”why are you filming the coffee” hahaha!! Love it! Your mantel is beautiful. I love all the natural elements that you use. You have such a good eye on how to put it all together so that you see everything. Nothing seems to get hidden. Thank you for sharing.

Love seeing Benjamin and your family. Always fun to see. Beautiful mantle.

Dear Dad, because it's Juice and Jolts and those cups bring back wonderful memories for some of us 2019 GA Groupies 8)

This might just be my favorite mantle video ever….from anyone. Beautiful !!!!!!!

Benjamin’s hug!!! So uplifting.

I love this whole video. Benjamin is ridiculously adorable. I really like the White Poinsettia.

Thanks for sharing your process. I am glad you share all the work and time it goes into the project. The journey is part of making the memories 🥰

I love the poinsettias with the eucalyptus together. Looks so pretty 😍.

Thanks for the referral to the Planterina channel. She is a hoot without even trying. I need to get braver about indoor plants and I can see she knows her stuff!

I would wear a long sleeve t-shirt featuring Russell. He is a good Garden Answer mascot!

My dream is to have a fireplace and mantel on day! There is just something magical about it especially during the holidays! So comforting.

the white ones are so elegant and make the area very dream-like ... beautiful!

Your mantle turned out beautiful. I love all the natural elements! Benjamin is so adorable I think he looks like your mother and sister.love your channel!!!

Wow!!! Love the Magnolia leaves!!😊

Your mom is the SWEETEST!! How blessed you are.

Always great waking up with a Garden Answer video! Love the family cameos this morning 😍

All I can say is "WOW" to the mantel! Lovin" it!! 🎄🎅🎄

That looks like a Christmas card!! Your creativity is amazing!

I love this channel. Your videos are top quality. The editing is amazing! Your family is a comedy video every time they make an appearance. Your mom is gorgeous every time we see her. Please do more videos with her (& your dad). Sweet Benjamin is growing up right in front of us. It's really sweet to see him in the videos too. Thank you for sharing him with us. Your channel is so much more than gardening. It's become my favorite part of my day. Watching and just being a fan of your work. Everything you do, I love. Thank you. Merry Christmas.

Very creative job, it’s beautiful. The structure of your fireplace is a real challenge to work around.

You are so talented sweet lady, the fireplace is so beautiful!

Just beautiful! You do such a great job! God bless you and your family!

Babies are so warm and cuddly when they wake up..

Looks so beautiful !! Love the colors!!

That’s a wonderful display! I did wonder if you only hang up your stockings on Christmas Eve or day. They looked so pretty. Love to see you & the family. How special! Delightful & cozy.

I agree, the white with the magnolia is fantastic!

Love the way it turned out. You have such a fantastic talent and such a hard worker. Benjamin is so cute.

Love the garland! Your mantle is beautiful!

Just gorgeous! I learned a few valuable tricks from this video. Thank you.

Omg! Your mum is an artist ! That wreath is to fue fir! 😲😍

Girl, I truly believe you can do Anything!!!

Very pretty! You could use those fairy lights on those trees on the hearth and maybe the Garland. You are such a hard working and talented family. Happy Holidays to everyone!

I don’t know you but I love to hear the train 🚂 whistle chu chu and I love all your videos ❤️🌳🎄🌳

Love the you are using natural decorations. That is my jam. Love your mantle. I have never used magnolia leaves, will have to keep that one in mind.

All your things, garden, Christmas is absolutely beautiful!! I enjoy your channel so much. Thank you

I'm so glad that you did this garland! It doesn't feel so intimidating now since you explained it. Having a base to start with will make such a difference. Then I can disassemble it and keep the base for next's year's wonderful project that you will show us.

I haven't even watched this video but I know that I would love it and watch it several times. Love all you Christmas related videos. Please don't skip your home tour this year.♥️

Already liked it before even watching the video.

A selection box of Garden Answer delights......Garden Answer at it's very best 🏆

I just wanted to say I love watching everything you do about three years ago I had had my leg amputated so now I don’t work I came across you on RU-vid and I’ve been watching Your videos every sense I do have a prosthetic leg now I will always love gardening crafting plants decorating now that I’m not working after 33 years I have more time to do things and it takes me a little bit longer to get things done but I do and if I ever I have a concern about plans or anything I always look back on your videos because I remember you talking about something that I want to do so I just wanted to thank you for inspiring me to do things and giving me the ambition to go out and do them I just wanted to wish you and your family a merry Christmas and I look forward to seeing wicked going on for the new year and I love your house inside and out once again thank you very much from Rolando Lopez from Ohio!!🎄😊

Oh my, your mantel is absolutely beautiful. Sending blessings

Good morning Laura ☀️ I love the content and style of this video. Thank you 😀

Your style is so warm and cozy! I love Victoria!