In this festive reading vlog, I’m chatting about cosy Christmas books, going Christmas shopping at Ripon Cathedral’s Christmas fair, visiting Castle Howard’s ‘Into the Woods’ Christmas installation for a fairytale country house Christmas experience, and Christmas shopping for my Mum. I hope you enjoy getting cosy and festive with me!
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OUTFIT 1:
Dress (previously gifted): https://bit.ly/3eRT5t7
Beret: https://tinyurl.com/4d3ejhna
OUTFIT 2:
Dress: https://tinyurl.com/49y5jmpy
Coat: https://tinyurl.com/mv2e88xz
I use L K Borrowed: https://www.lkborrowed.com/
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OUTFIT 3:
Dress (previously gifted): https://bit.ly/3SfmBqA
Mum’s Clothes:
Seasalt top: https://tinyurl.com/ms27vz4r
Cashmere top: https://tinyurl.com/5eptjb39
Pleated Skirt: https://tinyurl.com/2p92kj7e
Cardigan: https://tinyurl.com/h5f9yhcn
OTHER LINKS:
(Affiliate links used for Blackwells)
The Wood by John Lewis-Stempel: https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/The-Wood-by-John-Lewis-Stempel/9781784162436?a_aid=mirandamills
The Prince, the Showgirl and Me (press copy): https://foxedquarterly.com/shop/colin-clark-the-prince-the-showgirl-and-me/
The Willows in Winter by William Horwood: https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/The-Willows-in-Winter-by-William-Horwood-Patrick-Benson/9780006478737?a_aid=mirandamills
Toad Triumphant by William Horwood:https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Toad-Triumphant-by-William-Horwood-Patrick-Benson/9780006496380?a_aid=mirandamills&a_aid=mirandamills
The Willows and Beyond by William Horwood: https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/The-Willows-and-Beyond-by-William-Horwood-Patrick-Benson/9780006496397?a_aid=mirandamills
The Willows at Christmas by William Horwood: https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/The-Willows-at-Christmas-by-William-Horwood-Patrick-Benson/9780006510260?a_aid=mirandamills
The White Priory Murders by Carter Dickson (press copy): https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/The-White-Priory-Murders-by-Carter-Dickson/9780712354226?a_aid=mirandamills
The Mysterious Mr Badman by W F Harvey (press copy): https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/The-Mysterious-Mr-Badman-by-William-Fryer-Harvey/9780712354370?a_aid=mirandamills
Christmas at Castle Howard: https://www.castlehoward.co.uk/whats-on/christmas-at-castle-howard
Emily Maude for Fragonard cat cushion: https://www.fragonard.com/en-int/cushion/cushion-kitty-p-2710.htm?att_detailID=104
Emily Maude for Fragonard dog cushion: https://www.fragonard.com/en-int/cushion/cushion-charles-p-2712.htm?att_detailID=104
Emily Maude for Fragonard tray: https://www.fragonard.com/en-int/trays/tulips-tray-p-2690.htm?att_detailID=73
Delia Smith’s Christmas Pudding Recipe: https://www.deliaonline.com/recipes/international/european/british/a-traditional-christmas-pudding
The Wonderful World of James Herriot: https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/The-Wonderful-World-of-James-Herriot-by-James-Herriot/9781035008537?a_aid=mirandamills
Advent Street by Carol Ann Duffy: https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Advent-Street-by-Carol-Ann-Duffy-Yelena-Bryksenkova-illustrator/2100000288540?a_aid=mirandamills
Susel and Co Stationery: https://suselandco.com/
MUSIC: all music in my videos is from Epidemic Sound or Artlist
00:00 – Into the Woods
01:23 – Bookish Catch-Up
10:23 – Christmas at Castle Howard
14:04 – Castle Howard Gift Shop Haul
23:20 – Willows at Christmas
29:10 – Fragonard Unboxing
37:48 – Christmas Presents for Mum!
40:15 – Making Our Christmas Puddings
42:53 – Christmas Fair at Ripon Cathedral
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24 Comments
Happy weekend everyone! An extra #vlogmas video from me today! Hope you're all having a lovely weekend. Remember to check the description box for all relevant links π β¨
I watched this vlog when you released it. I am glad I found it once again because this is my favorite episode of all the many Youtube videos I have watched. I am very appreciative for this video that you and your Mum shared. And for Castle Howard, many thanks! I will watch this once or twice a month the rest of my life. Thank you, again!
Thank you so much, Miranda. With a cheery wave and smile, Carol.
Hi Miranda, I came back to this video to get me in the spirit of the season. I just love looking at the gorgeous Fairy Tale Christmas House. Thank you for all your inspirational videos.
Hi Miranda, you could frame the Tea Towel and will be able to enjoy it a lifetime.
Under The Greenwood Tree begins at Christmas. Always a favourite read.
Your blogs are amazing, and your book recommendations are so much to my taste. No other book vlog does it for me except yours, which is probably because I am a huge Anglophile and have been to England many times. I was wondering if you knew that Castle Howard is where they filmed Brideshead Revisited, one of my favorite shows and books. πβ€οΈ
Very pleased with your sharing. Full of pleasure.ππβ€
What an enchanting place!!
Your Mom must be one of the loveliest people on the planet! She looks extra pretty in this video. Your videos make me feel so happy and comforted. They are like hanging out with friends. Thank you!
Just found your channel and going through older videos. Your mum looks – stunning, fabulous, much more than just βpresentablek but as a Brit and a women of about your mumβs age, (probably a tad older) we were always taught to be βpresentableβ only. To aspire to anything else just wasnβt done. Please do tell her again from me how good she looks. And her new hair cut – well, itβs inspiring. She looks younger and elegant. Good job Miranda on such practical yet beautiful gifts. Looking forward to following you. β€π€©
Donna's hair and new clothing looks fantastic!
Such a soothing video and your mum looks lovely in her cream coloured outfit …very elegant! And now I am off to look up the Willows books…so dangerous watching here π
I love to see the interaction between you and your mum. So precious.
Thanks!
Your walk in the woods, the visit to Castle Howard and Ripon Cathedral, plus all the book choices and the Fragonard unboxing; all were a delight to watch and listen to. A heart-warming video to get me in festive mood. Thank you so much.
There is a lovely Christmas market at the Bowes Museum too β€
Another wonderful video Miranda, I adore your content. We love the Christmas installations at Castle Howard and will be returning this year too. Thank you for giving us a sneak peek! Wishing you both a happy weekend. By the way, your mums hair looks stunning.
Such a delight, as always! Thank you, Miranda <3
Your mum looks gorgeous with her new do and clothes. Very elegant indeed. I absolutely enjoyed this Vlog Thank you ππ»
Thoroughly enjoyed this.
So lucky that you have a great relationship with your mother. Having lost mine at sixteen I so envy you.
Love you two β€ mum looks beautiful!
I love the pudding mug so much! And the cushions…β€οΈ You are the example of proper British in my opinionπ