How To Make Glühwein: Traditional Holiday Mulled Wine! :)

I hope you guys enjoyed this how-to/recipe type tutorial for making mulled wine (or what is known as Glühwein in Germany). I had so much fun filming it, and I was so in love with filming Christmas videos that were inspired by the traditions they have in Germany (where the modern celebration of Christmas came from) that I wanted to share my love, excitement, and enthusiasm, with all of you. Below is the recipe for my customized German Glühwein!

Recipe:

You'll need:

2 bottles of a dry red wine (and it is better if it's a cheaper bottle of wine; all the spices mask the flavor anyway hehe)
Whole star anise pods** (See ** below)
Whole black peppercorns**
Whole Clove spice**
Whole cinnamon sticks**
Whole allspice berries**
Honey
Orange juice
4 medium-large lemons
2 navel oranges

Amounts:

5-6 All spice berries
1/4 tsp. Whole cloves
1 tsp. Whole black peppercorns
2 Whole star anise pods
4 Whole cinnamon sticks (plus more for garnish)
5 Slices from a navel orange (plus more for garnish)
5 Slices from a lemon (plus more for garnish)
1/3 - 1/2 cup of honey (depending on how sweet you'd like your wine)
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
2 bottles of dry red wine (we used a cabernet sauvignon)
1 1/2 cups of pulp-free orange juice


Instructions:

Add allspice berries, cloves, black peppercorns, and star anise pods, cinnamon sticks, orange and lemon slices into a coffee filter, pot, or large coffee urn. Add your wine, orange juice, and lemon juice into your pot/urn or coffee maker. Turn it on and let it sit to marry together for about 1.5 hrs - 2 hours (even after it has turned off so that the flavours mellow). If using the pot method, turn it on medium-low heat for about 20 minutes, keep an eye on it and stir often, and then reduce to low heat for about another hour to an hour and a half!

When you're done feel free to use some Irish Coffee cups (mine were $2.50 from Walmart), garnish with a nice, long cinnamon stick and a couple orange slices (or lemon depending on preference) and you have an amazing drink that is perfect for the holidays (or any cold day :)).

Enjoy!!!

Sugar Plum Fairy Makeup Tutorial

I was hesitant on posting this video because the colors didn't show up as vibrant as they were in person (by FAR) and even trying to color correct it was a nightmare. Nevertheless, since you guys asked, I decided I should just post it! :) I hope you all enjoy my inspired makeup look for the Sugar Plum Fairies (even if it IS a little glittery hehe)! :) I saw the Nutcracker last night (December 14th) and I had the most amazing time! Check my instagram if you'd like to see a picture of my Nutcracker partner and I from last night! :) 

What I'm wearing!

Eyes:
Laura Mercier Eye Basics Primer - Wheat
MAC Paint Pot - Let's Skate!
Too Faced Sweet Indulgence Palette - Cherry Cola
MAC Eyeshadow Single - Satellite Dreams
MAC Eyeshadow Single - Star Violet 
Too Faced Sweet Indulgence Palette - Satin Sheets
MAC Kohl Power Liner - Feline
MAC Glitter - Reflects Gold 
Red Cherry #107 Lashes
Lancôme Hypnose Mascara - Deep Black
Too Faced Sweet Indulgence Palette - Fuzzy Peach

Cheeks:
Too Faced Sweet Indulgence Palette - La Vie En Rose
Too Faced Sweet Indulgence Palette - Candlelight Glow

Lips: 
MAC Lip Pencil - In Sync
Bite Beauty Lipstick - Vouvray
MAC Glitter - Reflects Gold

Love you all, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!! :)

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FTC: Everything in this video, including royalty-free music from AudioJungle, was purchased by me!! :)

Christmas Haul: Pier1 and Bath & BodyWorks

Again, I filmed this Christmas Haul a while ago but unfortunately my school has been overwhelmingly demanding. I have 3 other videos to finish editing and then post. I'm super excited about them! I hope you guys are all having a wonderful holiday season :) Below is a "wishlist" that I added mostly all of the items from Pier1 just so everything is a little more organized :), and apart from that everything from Bath & BodyWorks can still be found on their website, which I've linked below :)



Pier1 stuff:
https://www.pier1.com/on/demandware.s...
[I wasn't able to add the fizzy bath bombs to the 'wishlist' but they are searchable from the website :)]

Bath & BodyWorks:
http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/

What I bought from B&BW:

3-Wick Candles:
- Merry Cookie
- Winter Candy Apple (but I exchanged it for the Winter scent yay!)
-'Tis the Season

Mason Jar Candles:
-Twisted Peppermint
-Vanilla Snowflake
-Mint Chocolate
-Snow Day

3 oz. Candles:
-Fresh Balsam
-Mint Chocolate
-Marshmallow Fireside

Foaming/Cleansing Hand Soaps:
-Iced Gingerbread
-Vanilla Bean Noël 
-Twisted Peppermint
-Sugared Vanilla Wish
-Winter Candy Apple
-Vanilla Snowflake
-Snow Kissed Mint
-Fresh Balsam

Hand Sanitizers:
-Candy Cane Bliss
-Vanilla Bean Noël
-Iced Gingerbread
-Nutcracker Sweet
-'Tis the Season

Wallflower Plugin:
-Red Ornament

Wallflower Bulbs:
-Marshmallow Fireside
-Winter
-Fresh Balsam
-'Tis the Season
-Vanilla Snowflake
-Snow Day

Love you all. Merry Christmas!!!

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FTC: Everything in this video was purchased by myself, my mom, and Sebastian :)

DIY Holiday Advent Calendar: Christmas Gift Wrapping

Learn how to make 3 different versions of an advent calendar - they'll be the fastest and easiest advent calendars you've seen to date (not to mention the most affordable, hehe). Let me know what you think in the comments below. I always use your guys' feedback to improve my videos, and it's so helpful to me! 



I sincerely apologize that this is up so late! I had spent the last 11 days trying to get this video up. Unfortunately the grading effects I added using Magic Bullet Looks ended up causing a glitch in FCP X on Mavericks, and since then I had been trying absolutely EVERYTHING I could think of to get this video exported... long story short, it took over a week to do so, but I had spent so long editing this video as it was, that I didn't just want to scrap it - if that makes any sense. So here it is! My take on the traditional advent calendar, DIY style. While I was editing this I realized it could also be the "host" package to deceive people when wrapping smaller sized gifts! Everyone says the best gifts come in small packages; here's a way to hide what that package might actually contain ;)

Advent calendars were invented in Germany about 200 years ago to count the days in December left until Christmas. It started with drawing chalk lines on people's doors and lighting 24 candles, and in 1905 the first advent calendar was printed. 

In Germany it is common to craft advent calendars for your family or friends and add candy or little gifts for the person that the calendar is for. 

Thank you. Love you all!

Kristi-Anne 

Below are the advent calendar printouts! :)

http://www.makoodle.com/diy-advent-ca...

http://www.thriftyandthriving.com/201...

http://api.ning.com/files/MJwDGAzzVZI...

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4gGh9R8Pnyw...

http://itsthelife.typepad.com/.a/6a00...

http://itsthelife.typepad.com/.a/6a00...


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FTC: Everything in this video was purchased by myself and Sebastian :)

Fall Haul and Decor: Thanksgiving Table Setting

Watch my Thanksgiving decor table setting with pumpkins from a local country farm, products from Pier 1, and a fall haul with amazing candles, wallflowers, scents and hand soaps from Bath and Bodyworks.


Where I've been - My vlog! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDjfM...

My vlog and everything-else channel!http://www.youtube.com/ShimmersSecrets

Check out my follow-me-around vlog for my first experience at The Pumpkin Patch! :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpRNRp...

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Bath and Bodyworks Haul:

Sweater Weather 3-Wick Candle
http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/produ...

Autumn 1.3 oz. Mini Candle
http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/produ...

Cider Lane 3-Wick Candle (they are sold out of the mason jar size)
http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/produ...

Pumpkin Pecan Waffles 1.3 oz. Candle
http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/produ...
(again, sold out of the other sizes)

Leaves Mason Jar Candle
http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/produ...

Pumpkin Caramel Latte Mason Jar Candle:
http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/produ...

Pumpkin Caramel Latte Fragrance Bulb
http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/produ...

Pumpkin Apple Fragrance Bulb
http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/produ...

Marshmallow Fireside Bulb
http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/produ...

Lavender Vanilla Bulb
http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/produ...

Oak Leaf Sconce Plug
http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/produ...

Owl Wallflower Plug
http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/produ...

Copper Maple Leaf Plug
http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/produ...

Pumpkin Cupcake Foaming Hand Soap
http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/produ...

Pumpkin Caramel Latte Foaming Hand Soap
http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/produ...

Creamy Pumpkin Foaming Hand Soap
http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/produ...

Creamy Pumpkin Deep Cleansing Hand Soap
http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/produ...


Table Setting!

Pier 1 Imports:

Pumpkin Bowls
http://www.pier1.com/Pumpkin-Lidded-B...

Pumpkin Salad Plates
http://www.pier1.com/Pumpkin-Salad-Pl...

Spice Route Round Dinner Plate - Sesame
http://www.pier1.com/Round-Dinner-Pla...

Spice Route Round Side Plate - Sesame
http://www.pier1.com/Round-Salad-Plat...

Winners/HomeSense:
Orange pumpkin soup dish is not online, but may be available at select stores :)

FTC Disclaimer:

Everything you saw in this video was purchased by myself and my roommate :) This is not a sponsored video! :)

Credits:

All music and additional video (and graphics) in this video I have purchased with licenses from royalty-free web services.