Cozy Reading Vlog / New Books, Easter Decorating & A Spring Lunch ๐ ๐ท
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Published 2023-04-02
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LINKS:
(affiliate links used for Blackwells)
Starsmead Bookbinding: www.starsmeadbookbinding.co.uk/
My free Spring Commonplace Book Guide: www.mirandajanemills.com/springcommonplacebook
Design for Today: www.designfortoday.co.uk/
Portrait of Dorset by Rena Gardiner: www.designfortoday.co.uk/shop/nvvw0vvaq6n1fqdmwrwaโฆ
Daunt Books: dauntbooks.co.uk/
The Davenports by Krystal Marquis: blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/The-Davenports-bโฆ
Elizabeth Harbour (Easter decorations are mainly sold out): elizabethharbour.co.uk/
East End Press Easter Wooden Eggs: eastendpress.com/collections/easter-eggs-1
Emma Bridgewater Tin Easter Eggs (small): www.emmabridgewater.co.uk/products/easter-egg-huntโฆ
Emma Bridgewater Tin Easter Eggs (medium): www.emmabridgewater.co.uk/products/spring-chickensโฆ
The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame: blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/The-Wind-in-the-โฆ
Eternal Boy by Matthew Dennison: blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Eternal-Boy-by-Mโฆ
Heartburn by Nora Ephron: blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Heartburn-by-Norโฆ
Homecoming by Kate Morton: blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Homecoming-by-Kaโฆ
The Wind Boy by Ethel Cook Eliot (out of print)
Four French Holidays by Anne Hall: blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Four-French-Holiโฆ
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WILD GARLIC PESTO RECIPE:
Ingredients:
50g wild garlic leaves, well washed and patted dry
25g toasted pine nuts
25g freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Juice of half a lemon
1- 2 Tbsps Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Method:
Blitz the first four ingredients in food processor, scraping down the sides until well blended. Then leaving the food processor running, trickle in the olive oil through the top, until desired consistency is reached.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
00:52 - New Books!
12:14 - Decorating the Easter Tree
16:56 - Foraging for wild garlic
18:37 - Chat with Mum
22:57 - My recent reads
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MUSIC: all music in my videos is from either Epidemic Sound or Artlist; I subscribe to both.
All Comments (21)
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Happy Sunday, everyone! I hope you've had a good week. Here's the link to my free Spring Commonplace Book Guide, a seasonal journaling guide for creatives: www.mirandajanemills.com/springcommonplacebook See the video description box for all other links too! Miranda x
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Oh my goodness, when the mama is running towards her baby lamb in the opening of this video, I melted. Your vlogs are so very lovely and give me such a feeling of peace and comfort, thank you for that โค
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Yesterday I received my gorgeous Commonplace Book from Starsmead Bookbinding. I've already filled in a few pages. Happy springtime Miranda, Donna, and everyone else watching! ๐ท
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Thank you for turning me onto Elizabeth Harbourโs art! I had never heard of her and I really love it.
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I downloaded the Spring Commonplace Guidebook today and absolutely adore it. It is a wonderful spring gift! It is so great to know of someone else who has the same adoration of nature as I do. Also, I am 74 years old and have never read The Wind In The Willows. My husband is out of town and mentioned that he will be stopping at a bookstore. I gave him a list and 1st on it is The Wind In The Willows!
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Thank you so much for the Spring Commonplace Book Guide! It's absolutely beautiful and wonderful in every way!
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Dear Miranda, your vlog is a wonderful way to celebrate Spring! You are the image of Spring in your gorgeous dressโฆ In Italy we donโt have anything similar to an Easter tree and I find the idea absolutely lovely : I think Iโll start a new tradition and Iโm already looking forward to decorating it!! We only put a branch of olive tree in our home on Palm Sunday ( today) as a sign of blessing and protection for the family but it is a religious tradition and itโs not the same thing. Have a joyful Easter time with your dear mum.โค
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We're still snowbound in Minnesota USA ~ loved seeing all your beautiful spring time scenes xoxo thank you Miranda ๐
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Because of you, I ordered several Elizabeth Harbour ornaments. They too adorn my Easter tree. Always a pleasure. xo
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So happy to see a new Vlog! Itโs nice to see colour coming back into the world.
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That gorgeous lamb running to mum at the beginning! Have signed up for your newsletter and so going to look forward to sitting down with a cup of tea and looking through your Spring Commonplace book guide - what a lovely idea. Thank you for taking the time to put it together and make it available to us! Having had a few rough months coming away from a long term relationship, watching your beautifully made videos again has made me feel calm and comforted and able to connect with all the things I love. I have needed that so much. Thank you!!
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I love your Easter tree and ornaments. Beautiful.
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What beautiful spring images, from the flowers and sheep to (my favorite): Donna blasting music and "rocking out" in her car! And thank you again for the beautiful Commonplace PDF. It is a real treasure and a reminder to appreciate the creative wonders around us, as well as within. Wishing you and Donna a wonderful Easter. ๐ ๐ธ ๐ฃ
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Hello Miranda and mum! I truly needed to read The Wind and the Willows. Life has been so depressing I needed this escape. I was pleasantly surprised to see that the 1966 edition was illustrated by our beloved Tasha Tudur. U.S gardener and illustrator. I was also reading over the Buttery Shelf Almanac also illustrated by her. Ah... bring on sweet spring! Hugs to you both! CaT
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Hi Miranda, what a wonderful vlog! Thank you for your lovely free gift, I shall look forward to using mine. I love how you have styled your hair it really suits you. Wishing you and your Mum a Happy Easter. Enjoy this lovely weather. Xx๐
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Enjoy your holiday!!
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Thank you Miranda for all the lovely Spring inspiration and recommendations. Thank you, too for the beautiful Spring Commonplace Book download. Wishing you and Donna a Happy Easter, have a good break and I look forward to seeing you again soon, Teresa
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I love your videos. It is obvious you put a lot of thought to them. I can relate to remembering a childhood book that the name escapes you. I once read a book as a child that I cannot remember the name of. I had taken it out from the library. It was about a girl name Laura who went to summer camp. Some day maybe my mind will unfreeze or I will run across it. Cheers have a lovely Easter.
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Your video is so gorgeous - I loved the walk in the woods with beautiful accompanying music - I was transported to another time.
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I love the free gift. The pictures are really lovely. Thank you.