You are the most LOVELY person!! I came over to check out your Vlogmas because you come highly recommended, especially by Kristina Braly. I think I watched about 15 seconds before I subscribed. Loving your Vlogmas-you are such a treat! Have a GREAT day!
Omg! Marnie, I have been watching you for years. The fact that you have just commented on my channel has brought tears to my eyes. I don't think I have EVER missed one of your videos. My heart is leaping out of my chest! You really have no idea what this means to me. Happy Hanukkah to you and your beautiful family!!!!
Thanks for addressing keeping polite, in person, friendly interaction in place in our society. I am a mom with a medically fragile child, so it is rare that I get out to run errands during flu season. When I do, I love interacting with others, but it seems even the cashiers do not want to speak but rather gossip to one another or ignore customers. I crave positive human connection and so so appreciate kindness and connection as we walk a hard road with our child. I had a wonderful encounter with a cashier when I had my heart warrior with me at the pharmacy. She noticed the scar on her chest and was polite, encouraging, and kind to us. Kindness is life changing! This girl wasn't even out of high school, yet she possessed wisdom and appropriate conversing and interacting- it is so rare now!
Love this! So as for acknowledging people as you walk by them.. Christopher I’m Canadian this is what we do every day (well most of us lol). Just last week by winners (it’s like a tjmaxx) this lady and I were both headed to our car doors at the same time. Me the driver, her a passenger.. I said you go ahead and she said no you first (all this while it’s raining mind you). This goes on about 10 back and forth times and we both start laughing! She says aren’t we both doing the proper Canadian thing! It was hilarious! On a side note when I see cashiers or wait staff I always tell them to have a good day etc. This time of year people can be so self centered I’m trying to be positive and be kind to all.
New sub and I’m really enjoying your content! I asked a gentleman at CVS how he was, and he responded with “I’ve been here for three weeks, and no one has asked me that” It kind of touched me too.
I have always lived in the manner of giving to others, not in the actual gift sense, but in actions. Knowing the person is irrelevant. My Grandma didn’t know a stranger and she loved talking to people. I’d find her at the mall talking to a family with a new baby or another elderly woman or gentleman who she had made acquaintances with on a mall bench. She instilled in me that we are all family in this world. Many blessings to you!!! ❤️
I do the same thing with my twinkle lights and ribbon when decorating the tree! Everything looks just beautiful! I'm really trying to catch up on all your videos (oldest to newest, as I feel I can get to know you better!)...I'm wanting to watch current videos so badly, but my OCD won't let me! Ha! ...I'm kind of going back and forth!
I truly love your vlogmas videos. I frequently tell random people about your channel. One thing that I have always done is that I smile or nod or acknowledge people. I have always taught my kids to be kind to people, because you don't know what kind of day they are having. But I have started quoting you, "kindness is free". Thank you for spreading your kindness!
Just found you through msgoldgirl and I’m OBSESSED! I subscribed within minutes of watching my first video of yours. You are going to go far with that positive attitude! You are an inspiration!
How do you find time to do everything-I am feeling a bit overwhelmed and I only have one tree to decorate! I think your idea of a mess and mine are slightly different as your house looks amazing! Hope you finally got something to eat 😀
Oh Christopher...... I am glad you brought up the subject of greeting those around you. I too, love to greet people, but likewise, so many times people will look at me totally floored that I said something to them, but..... they always end up smiling, and it has touched their lives if even in a small measure..... it has lightened their step, so...... a good reminder to us all..... smile and say Hi to someone around you! It'll make a difference in their day!
I love your thoughts on acknowledging people you see. A personal thing I've started doing is when I speak to any customer service person on the phone or even at the post office, at the end I not only say 'thank you', I say, 'I appreciate your time' or 'I appreciate you'. It completely throws them off, but they love it.
I so agree with you on just being yourself. You reminded me of something my Uncle Danny would often say. That if your not singing like Aretha and dancing like Twilla, for yourself, you are not living right!
Vlogmas Day 2 : Tree Decoration - You have lifted me out of the doldrums. Those trees are stunning. Time to breakout the holiday CD and add to that collection. I hope you do a “It’s a Wonderful Life” night with us. Sending hugs 🤗 filled with love 💗 to you, Stephen, Mom, and Bubbas.
Christopher, you are so very right about people or us just passing and not speaking to each other. For me I smile, and people smile back or I will say have a wonderful day etc. What I have found that yes people are so surprise that you notice them. Which make me sad that we have because less friendly to other. Loving your Vlogmas videos, and no they aren't boring!
Oh how I agree about people keeping themselves to themselves these days, even worse I helped an old lady who got her scarf caught in a shopping centre escalator and it made me sick, there were 3 people standing filming it!! You are so right we should just do us and make our contribution to the overall good x
Chris- I’m sitting at work, in tears, watching your video. It’s as if you’re speaking to me. This past week was awful, my husband of 24 years served me divorce papers. He abandoned our family back in July. Watching you live your best life gives me some hope, that even though things look so dark right now, one day, I’ll find happiness. Thank you for bringing a lil joy to my broken heart. God bless you 🙋🏽♀️💜
sherrie white I have tears in my eyes right now. It will get better. You’ve already experienced the worst. Keep you head high. I’m sending you so much ❤️.
Loving Vlogmas! I love your tree styling! Also your house is beautiful! Warm and cozy and christmasy! You do you! Words I live by. Loved the rose hummingbird, it is stunning! Kind words in a card can help on the darkest of days, kindness brings light, continue to spread it around.
I am LOVING your Vlogmas posts. I’m a new subscriber from Ireland and I found you quite by accident. It’s the day after Christmas Day here (we call it Boxing Day) and I’m loving reliving the festive period with you. I love your whole outlook......you are so right....it seems people have forgotten how to be kind to one another. I try to do a Random Act of Kindness every day and it makes me feel so good. I hope you and Steven had a wonderful Christmas and I look forward to watching the rest of your vlogs. X
Hello Christopher, I have joined the community per Jennifer Ross's recommendation and I'm so glad to have found you. I finished watching all of your Vlogmas 2017 videos yesterday. Thank you for sharing your decorating tips, recipes and so much of yourself with us. You are a breath of fresh air and I could instantly become friends with you. I love your message about kindness and only wish that there were more people like you. Imagine what kind of world this would be if we only were more kind. Many years ago a friend used to say "never repay kindness, pass if along". I've never forgotten those words even when someone has been rude to me. I hope to continue following along with you in the future, please take good care of yourself. All the best to you in the coming New Year!
That tree is fantastic!!! And cardinals remind me of my grandma.... kinda like humming birds for you. Oh! And the singing in the car... TOTALLY DO THAT ALL THE TIME 🤣🤣🤣
I completely agree that we should acknowlege another human being when we see them. In today's world were we are connecting with the outside world through electronics it easy to block out the real world and not have real human interactions. Those real human interactions are really important to one soul and spirit. Your tree looks so good. I took notes for my tree next year. I tried using a ribbon a few years ago and made the mistake of using large cuts and my tree looked like nothing but ribbon with a little bit of tree. Thank you for walking us through this!
I can't take it!! You are so awesome!! Love the tree you decorated, almost made me put one up. We're leaving town for Christmas, so I'm doing only a bit of decorating. See you tomorrow!
I completely agree about saying having a great day. I do it all the time. It makes me feel better and it usually throws them off too. Won't stop me though! :)
I can’t express how much I love your kind spirit!!! It is always a joy to watch your videos because I just love your energy....So happy you are doing Vlogmas!!!! See you tomorrow 😍😍😍😍
I'm new to your channel but have fallen in love with your kindness. I have a hard time when people walk by and can't even smile. Glad to know there are a few kind soles in this world! Like my mother has taught me kill them with kindness!
THANK YOU for the tip on the ribbon! The hummingbird gift- I teared up! So sweet! Your home looks amazing for the holidays. I'm thoroughly enjoying your Vlogmas so far!!!
LOL, I hope the stew turned out without burning the house down! I’m loving your vlogs, the intros are incredible, and thank you for the decorating tips. You are a wonderful person with such a caring and generous person. Always feel so inspired and refreshed after watching you!!
The little twinkle lights look like fireflys inside the tree. Someone say "midsummer night dream". Oh doing vlogmas with you is going to be wonderful ...I can tell. 😄😎
Kelly Clarkson & James Cordon singing in the car (it was posted online 3 days ago); I won't add the link but you'll be able to find it pretty easily. Enjoy!
I was yelling “yes, yes, yes” when you were deciding on whether to put the tree 8n the breakfast nook. Looks beautiful and I LOVE your twinkling light trick. So subtle yet enchanting. LOVE your vlogs and your heart.❤️
Marnie made me do it! Darn it if I can't stop watching your vlogmas. Major props - you make excellent and thorough videos, and every day - wow! Your new tree is gorgeous - I love the simplicity of the white and red.❤
I live in a smaller Texas town. We just moved there from San Antonio. The change in how nice people are here is AMAZING! Everyone says hello and have a nice day all the time. It took me a while to get used to it and now I say it all the time to people. When we go back into San Antonio or even Austin, people are so caught off guard when I am nice. It's crazy! That's the world mostly now though unfortunately. But I think they more you do and say nice things for people, it MAY catch back on!!! :)
Christopher, are you always so positive? That is so nice. You say, just be you.... which is great if you know who you are. I am working on finding me, again. LOL I agree everyone should say hi and have a great day. Your trees look wonderful. You are a wonderful person and I love watching your Vlogmas. I might not comment every time but I will be watching LOL
I stand by absolute everything you stand ❤️❤️❤️ spreading love and kindness . Your videos are so inspiring and I’m looking forward to watch them 😁. Going through a very difficult year (divorce) your videos had helped me stay positive and to be positive for others although I won’t be decorating for Christmas this year I’m not ready emotionally 🥺 watching YOU decorate truly makes me fuzzy inside and gives me ideas for the years to come 😉
I just came over from Marni's channel, and I am already so in love with you. I always say hello to people as I pass them by whether I am at the food store, or at the Dog Park....It is second nature to me to be friendly and polite. You are so relatable, you have the best heart, and I am now going to binge watch all your video's. So glad I found you.
I love both your trees and really enjoyed how you did your pencil tree. I have a short tiny one in my family room and was just saying I want a tall one instead and this would be perfect. Thanks for the decorating tips! Thank you for taking the time to do extra videos during this busy time of year.
I enjoyed watching this video. Loved the tree decorating tips, the unboxing and just watching you in general. Excited to watch all month long. Thanks...
The first time I went to Manhattan, I noticed that people don't smile at each or talk to each other. In Texas, we talk to strangers everywhere. Here I was looking like a dork walking all over smiling and talking to people. I still do when I am up North. I work in Chicago a lot and love to go to NYC. I just talk away to people. It's ok if they think I'm crazy. I'd rather be myself. I think things are different in the South. We talk to people at the next table in a restaurant, in line at a store, walking in the neighborhood, etc. I love your message to remind us to spread some cheer!
I’m a new subscriber so I’m binge watching your Vlogmas and so enjoying them. It’s funny you said about people acknowledging each other. I walk my dog in the morning and wave to the bus drivers on my street and say have a nice day to them. Most of the time the bus drivers wave back. I find it really funny that some bus drivers are so uptight and I know they see me, but they don’t want to speak or toot. When I take the bus some of the bus drivers remember me and seem to have enjoyed and look forward to me waving them. Those that don’t acknowledge I just figure they’ve got some issues and will come around eventually because I am going to wave to them anyway. Happy New Year 🎊
I’m fairly new to your channel and I have to say I’m thoroughly enjoying this vlogmas! It’s my first ever! Totally loving your tips in all your videos. In fact one of the work totes you recommended ended up on my wish list! I have one question. How early does one have to start looking for those gorgeous advent calendars? They are beautiful! Love your Christmas trees! Thank you for sharing your life with us
Enjoyed your idea about cutting up the poinsettia and using a throw as the tree skirt! Those are always so over priced and your throw looked better too! Enjoyed all of your decorating!!
I just got some down time to go through and watch all your vlogmas videos. When my husband went to work today, he asked me what my plans were. I said “cuddle up on the couch and watch RU-vid.” He said “really? That’s it?” Lol! Watching your videos always gives me such a happiness within. Your absolute joy for life itself is infectious.
I love this vlog sweet Christopher. The tree is beautiful!!! I hope your house and you are still ok after Stephen or Steven has cooked. Thanking our Lord for the Christmas season and Vlogmas days with you. ❤️🎄☃️
I love your red pencil tree!🎄❤️ Going to try cutting my ribbon & tucking it in as you did. Great tip👍🏻 Loving vlogmas💕 Thanks for always making us smile! Have a great day
i am binge watching your vlogmas and just please know that you make me smile in all honesty :) Im having a tiny bit of a rough day no biggie but you deliver such great energy! LOVE IT!
Thanks to Marnie for sharing you with us! I'm a new fan of your channel. Thank you Christopher for all you share here on RU-vid. Merry Christmas and Happy 2018!!
I can't even tell you how much I loved this vlog!! I am so happy to have found you. The advice on putting things in perspective of the world around us and the worst being over.....WOW. That is advice I desperately needed to hear!!!! That is so very true!!! Loving your channel and you!!! The intro is so cute!!!!!!
Ive had the same thing happen to me too when I told someone to have a great day...they explained that everywhere they go these days people have theirs eyes looking downward, and make no contact with others...its sad to think where this world is going...but I will always stay social and kind...:-) Also love the view from the far living room looking in at both Christmas Trees...they're sooo pretty! I really like that you made the pencil tree red...its a compliment to the green one!
