Prepare For Christmas With Me 🎄 decorating & baking sugar cookies, gift guide, holiday movie recs

Happy Christmas week, friends!!
I can't believe it's almost Christmas. Where has the time gone? I hope you enjoy this festive video. I do some shopping and then do a little haul to show you some of the decorations I got this year, we bake the most amazing egg nog and candy cane sugar cookies, I recommend some Christmas/winter books to read as well as some of my favorite cozy festive Hallmark-esque films and there's a little last minute bookish/vintage/cottagecore/dark academia gift guide at the end of the video.
Enjoy! And Merry (almost) Christmas!

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[simakhatami]

If there was an award for the world's most amazing, kind, thoughtful and dedicated human being, Desi would win it. Oh my god that was 36 minutes and 46 seconds of happiness, comfort and coziness!

[samanthagaustad]

Lately I haven’t been really feeling the Christmas spirit. I’m not that far into the video but I’m already feeling the Christmas spirit once more! Thanks for making my holidays better Desi! Seriously I wouldn’t be who I am today if I didn’t have you. Love you Desi! I wish you all the best and Happy Holidays!

[The_Super_NOVA]

If you want an iconic Christmas movie set at the Plaza Hotel, I HIGHLY recommend Eloise at Christmastime. It's about a mischievous 6-year-old girl who lives there and gets into all sorts of adventures with the staff and other residents. So fun and hilarious!!!

[shaneyswift]

Yes, reusable Christmas bags! My husband's family makes their own out of whatever Christmas material they find. When we got married they gave us a ton and I was super confused when we opened the package...my husband laughed out loud and said, "Welcome to the family, you will never have to wrap another Christmas present again." In addition to being super cute, it's way better for the environment than wrapping paper!

[elizabethstahl]

Desi, I have to comment to say that I like that you turn your books around! Ever since I started watching your videos, you have inspired me to do it to some of my books. 📚

[paigeelise]

Christmas has always been a hard time for me ever since I was a little girl, . It has just caused unnecessary drama, chaos, stress, guilt, all that fun divorced parents stuff. You are the first one to put me into the holiday spirit in nine years. I wanted to cry while watching this because it was just so beautiful and cozy and gentle and I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. You've brought true love and appreciation for this season into my heart and I can't wait to celebrate now. Desi, I truly hope that you have the merriests of christmases and the happiest of new years and thank you again 💕

[hanaraflower]

OMG Silver Skates😍 I am Russian and I have been watching you for 2 years now to practice my English. This movie came out last year in Russian, and I was sure you would like it. I thought that it would be so cool if you see it one day. And now you are! And somehow it makes me sooo happy 🤗 And I just want to say thank you, for everything you do❤

[catiesteas]

This is professional level video making- plain and simple. I am blown away at everything: video concept, props, lighting, music, vibes, smooth and HD video… just BEAUTIFUL! ✨💕✨💕

[ericaascenzo]

10:22 OMG PIZZELLE I'm from Italy! They're similar to waffles but thiner and crunchier and our grannies always made them during festivities (not only Christmas but also Easter and birthdays and weddings etc.). Fun fact: they've got a lot of names! Each region or city or town has a different name for them... Someone call them "neole", but they went also by the name of "ferratelle" and more! They're originally from Abruzzo (which is my region) and Molise. My grandmother always told me that in the past, when she was young, these special cookies were made specifically for weddings... Back in the days they didn't organize big parties for weddings, especially in the middle or lower social classes. They usually organize a humble buffet in their houses and everyone were invited and those who can afford it brought gifts for the groom and bride; who could not buy presents brought food, for examples "pizzelle" which were considered symbol of luck and welfare. These cookies have that design on their surface because it is inspired by laces that were usually used for wedding dresses!
Sorry if I made some mistakes, English is not my first language and I wrote everything under excitement!
Btw, the video is amazing as usual! I love you so much Desi! Thanks for bringing comfort and joy (cit.) with every video!

[Elly-zq]

time stamps with my commentary thrown in (I hope you don't mind)
0:00 haul
(I love the mushroom)
11:39 hello fresh promo
13:02 cinnamon roll making
13:47 decorating
(my favourite ornaments are the ones we have of Winnih the Pooh and friends Marie and the Nutcracker)
16:54 settling down for movie night
18:03 film recs
26:22 unboxing
28:01 reading list
(I'm currently reading "letters from father christmas" on my kindle and its basically a series of letters that were addressed to JRR Tolkeins children from Father Christmas and I really love it thus far)
30:59 sugar cookie baking
34:39 gift guide time

[HMSmueller]

Your videos always make me see the world through different eyes. A lot of the time, I forget to notice the beauty and perfection of things around me, but seeing the way you romanticize life has completely changed my outlook on life. Thank you Desi ❤ and Happy Christmas 🎄

[kittyquinn]

Oh my gosh Desi! After watching your “cozy day in my life” video, my sister and I had a day of making the chunky blankets (which turned out SO cute and cozy!) and making your recipe for hot cocoa (which was unbelievably delicious!). So thank you so much for that video, because now it has created a beautiful memory that my sister and I will share for years 💚

[hilaryyoung]

Serendipity is one of my favorite movies at Christmas time.

[GlitterBug]

The vibes are immaculate! After suffering a loss in the family this year, Christmas hasn’t felt the same. This video brought me so much joy! 💕

[Minabot_]

I just wanted to say that your videos have helped me so much when I've felt down. Your almost child-like excitement is contagious and you make the world feelso much more magical than we are normally able to percieve it. Watching your videos is such a nice escape from the sometimes grim world into a cozy world of warth, happiness, and love. Thank you so much for the content you create and I hope you know what a positive impact you are making by sharing your joy with others.

[lindsayjeanae]

This is amazing, and you know what? The idea of decorating for the season is the whole reason I don't decorate specifically for Christmas. Other than our tree, of course. But Christmas/Yule comes SO early in the Winter season. I think that's why so many people suffer from depression after Christmas. They don't give themselves anything else to look forward to! I LOVE Winter for all of it's wonderful majesty. Just go listen to Jonna Jinton talk about the singing ice! So many beautiful things. <3 Thank you, Desi, for being you, for bringing joy to every aspect of your life and our lives, and for sharing some really amazing things! I NEED THAT cardinal snowglobe!! haha Trying that cookie recipe soon too!

[cathieholliday]

Another great one is called Serendipity. It’s one of my favorites. Thank you for sharing your movie list. 🎄

[lastcarhome]

The reusable bags reminded me of when I was very young and I would receive a sack from the neighbor for Christmas filled with tiny toys or treats. It was always a burlap sack that was reused. The smell of burlap to this day always makes me think of Christmas

[ednatovar]

Completely agree with silver skates ITS A MASTEPIECE 😭

[sarahweber]

I can't imagine how hard you must work on all of these videos, but it certainly shows. These are my comfort videos and always make me so happy. Feels like we're friends. Thank you, Desi <3