Advent Vlog: DIY Christmas Decorations and Baking

Happy advent first everyone! In this video I do a bunch of decorating DIYs, hang our stars and bake lussebullar (a Swedish Christmas classic). I hope this will bring you some cosy Christmas feelings and I wish you a lovely Sunday!

Malin x

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Christmas Recipes

Beetroot salad and “meat"ball sandwich:
Lussebullar (and 2 other Swedish Christmas classics):
Chocolate truffles:
Snickers truffles:
Peanut butter and tahini chocolates:
Roasted cabbage with marinated tofu steaks:
Hasselback potatoes:
Roasted brussels sprouts and kale salad:
Colourful brussel sprout salad:
Decoration DIYs:
Edible gift ideas:

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Dried Orange Slices

Slice oranges finely and pat them dry. Lay flat on a lined baking tray (not a grid as I do in the video). Dry in the oven at 50-75 degrees celsius, this will take anywhere between 2-4 hours and depend on the juicy-ness of your oranges. You can start at 50 degrees celsius and check after 30 minutes, if nothing seems to happen turn the heat up to 75 degrees. Also open the door of the oven ones in a while to let some steam out, or wedge a small item in the side of the door to keep it slightly open for steam to seep out continuously. Enjoy!

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Camera Gear

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6k (BMPCC 6k)

Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR 7“

Sigma Art 50 mm

[emilyribnicky]

I just loved this one! You have such a happy and uplifting personality! I love when you ponder how to say things in English, it’s very endearing! And I love how easy you laugh about things too! Keep being a light in this crazy world! ☺️

[Elinkettu]

I dont really know why (maybe because I saw Pippi Långstrump when I was little)(and in Switzerland the traditions are not so different after all) but I've always been so fascinated by swedish culture and traditions and christmas traditions in particular. Nothing gets me more in a festive mood than watching swedish christmas videos and this one is a real treat! Will definitivelly try the lussekatter next weekend! :3 Thank you! xx

[chiarap]

I tested positive for Covid-19 today. I needed something like this video to calm me down. Thank you for posting ♥️

[shannonduarte]

Such beautiful decorations! I would never think you were “making do” with what you have. It all looks so special and festive. Yes, in the states we tend to go overboard with little Santa/elf/angel/reindeer statues. I’m embarrassed to say we have a dancing Santa doll from the 90’s. It was very popular. 😂

[hettadienes]

I have been a silent viewer so far but now feel have to comment. I really like your videos, the colours, mood, pictures, content and your personality. It makes me feel calm.

[nightgazer]

My little loophole with buying cut flowers is that I sometimes manage to propagate from them. Lovely video. :)

[Tara-nccv]

Thank you so much for another beautiful video. Sunday is my favorite day as you post a new video :)

[martinadotcom]

It's crazy to think that just one year ago I was in Stockholm doing my Erasmus🥺 Thank you for this super cosy and relaxing video, it felt like I was back in Sweden for a bit 🎄❤️

[nosinfoodie]

The longer your videos the better :) love them!

[martinebeck]

Hello, I was born in germany, live in france, and listen to a Swedish women who speaks English, it is funy .I love your videos very much.Thank you .The music is beautiful and also the DIY.Perfectly imperfect ist the best .

[Croaghaun]

I just loved this video. It was sweet, simple, cozy, inspirational and uplifting...and 'perfectly imperfect ' (as you said). When I was (much) younger I'd spend hours getting everything just perfect for the holidays - and it usually stressed me out while doing so - taking a lot of the joy with it. Luckily, now I'm at a point in my life where I see the beauty and find joy in the imperfections of life, moreso than the perfection. I feel that things (and people) are much more authentic when they're not trying so hard to be perfect. Thank you for another lovely video. Happy Advent!😊

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[lindsaytoussaint]

This is so beautiful. It’s lovely to learn about all the Swedish traditions. I think I’ll make my own wreath this year too, and one for my new neighbors - we share a main hall door.

[ericad]

I just adore your videos! They are truly works of art. I cannot have plants in my house because we have a cat and 16 parrots (and three on the way!). However, I still love to live vicariously through folks on YouTube.

[Traveltaste]

how exciting! we just got a little Christmas tree (in a pot this year) and already spent the whole weekend baking gingerbread cookies. Best time of the year!

[mauionion]

Really appreciate all your time and effort with videos like this! So excited to try the DIYS you shared, thank you!! Hope to see more traditional Swedish Christmas recipe videos, they are my favourite!

[mountainhiker]

Such a lovely video that was so calming, relaxing and happy! Your filming is beautiful! I really appreciate all the homemade DIY decorations and that you just work with nature and what you have. Everything looks so Christmasy, cozy, and bright. I enjoyed this so much and will make the orange and clove ornaments and the orange slices today, as I have everything on hand at home already. Wishing you a joyous and healthy holiday season. xo! oh, and the music selection was perfect...such Christmas vibes I have now! :D !!!

[eggplayer]

You are such a sweet soul. I love knowing you are in the world. Happy holidays to you and Rob.

[tracie]

I would wander that outdoor market forever ❤️ Oh how I love floral, greens, fruits. Natural decor is where my heart is. I hung birdseed “ornaments” outside on a pergola today. Stay well 😉

[virginiesalcedo]

J'adore tes vidéos c'est toujours un moment de douceur et de bien-être. Merci pour tout ce que tu donnes 😘

[ElinevanderLaan]

Jag saknar svenska bakelser nu att jag bor i Nederländerna igen, men dina lussekatter ser så goda ut! Ska prova baka dem själv. Tack Malin! X