Slow Living Christmas in Our English Home | Hallway Decor & Festive Menu Planning

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Are you tired of the frantic rush of Christmas and feeling like the magic gets lost along the way? This year, let’s slow down and savour the season with intention and calm. Escape the rush of Christmas and step into our classic English home as we begin decorating with calm and intention. In this first part of our slow living Christmas series, I’m transforming our hallway with soft lights and cosy touches, while also preparing a simple festive menu for the season ahead. A gentle start to a mindful and peaceful Christmas at home. Join me as we gently transform our hallway into a cosy Christmas space, adding simple touches and wreaths to create a warm festive atmosphere. I’ll also be sharing how I plan our holiday menu — thoughtfully and without pressure, embracing a slower, more meaningful way to celebrate. This vlog is an invitation to step away from the noise and rediscover a peaceful, mindful Christmas. From decorating with purpose to planning meals with love, every detail is about creating a home that feels calm, welcoming and truly festive. If you’re craving a Christmas filled with warmth, simplicity and intention, this space is for you. hallway last year 2024 https://youtu.be/wSs7yTbLukI?si=nlZAcJTDIqkLjHA8 Christmas Victorian style last year and recipes https://youtu.be/DROO49JhB6Q?si=hqEKPYDG5ocHckKI more recipes for Christmas last year video https://youtu.be/hJnSNZ_9ZCU?si=7693coXpqrORvm8l simple day christmas video https://youtu.be/iXQsKpSYhEI?si=AZWV8KRSQhaXfJIZ christmas recipe and Christmas market in England https://youtu.be/DXhpG17N8tk?si=-kRdl2cGyokIYikX our Christmas in Spain https://youtu.be/jyH3hbMmFrM?si=hQ7pjo8oqbpZrHzE Ingredients – Salmon en Croute with Cranberry & Ginger Butter 🎄🐟 For the Salmon en Croute: 1 sheet of shortcrust pastry (I used shortcrust, but you can also use puff pastry) 1 fresh salmon fillet 1 egg, beaten (for brushing) 80 g butter or vegan butter For the Cranberry & Ginger Butter: 30 g fresh cranberries 20 g fresh ginger (adjust to taste) 80 g butter or vegan butter A pinch of salt Optional for decoration: Extra pastry for Christmas shapes: stars, leaves, Christmas tree 🎄✨ Perfect for: Christmas lunch or dinner, festive recipes, easy holiday meals, cosy British Christmas cooking Ingredients – Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts 🎄🥬🌰 For the Brussels Sprouts: 900 g small Brussels sprouts, washed and trimmed Salt, to taste Water, for boiling For the Chestnuts & Shallots: 8 shallots, finely chopped 100–120 g cooked chestnuts (fresh, roasted, or vacuum-packed) 1 tbsp olive oil 15 g butter or vegan butter A pinch of freshly grated nutmeg Salt and pepper, to taste Tips & Notes: Blanch the Brussels sprouts in boiling water, then rinse under cold water to stop cooking and keep their vibrant green colour. Perfect for a cosy British Christmas dinner, or as a side dish for turkey or goose. Love them simple, with festive touches, or jazzed up for a modern holiday table. Perfect for: British Christmas recipes, festive side dishes, easy holiday cooking, cosy seasonal meals slow living Christmas vlog English countryside winter cosy Christmas at home British festive cooking Christmas decorating ideas seasonal slow life quiet winter routine #christmasdecorating #christmas2025 #christmasvlog #festiverecipes #englishhome #hallwaydecor #slowlivingvlog #slowliving #englishrecipes #britishfood #cozyhome