In honor of it being December 2nd, I declare it time to officially embrace the holiday season if you haven’t already. I’m a sucker for any and all holidays because it’s a reason to celebrate something and be happy.
This past weekend I spent some time putting up our limited Christmas decorations, and per usual, they’ve had magical effect on making our house feel more cozy. Our dinky little Christmas tree has been lit almost anytime we’re home, and I’ve found other places to display the little things. Take our stockings for example. This is our first fireplace, so it feels pretty legit to hang them up there (albeit on wine bottles bahaha #classy) instead of some random other place. Mmmm Christmastime.
Do you go all out on decorating for different holidays?
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These Are a Few of My Favorite Things
The Ultimate White Elephant Gift – This is such a delightfully random list of items no one—and yet everyone—needs. If you’re having a white elephant gift exchange with friends or at work, this collection of ideas might help. Check out the post here.
Thanksgiving Pizza – If you still have leftovers from Thanksgiving, this recipe for a use-all-the-things pizza looks amazing. Find the details here.
Oatmeal Cranberry Cheesecake Bars – There is so much to love about this recipe. And I’m always down for a cheesecake situation, so this dessert might have to get made ASAP. See the recipe here.
SOB by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats – Matt and I can’t stop playing/singing this song. It’s hilarious to me for some reason.
Adult Coloring Books – My sister is wonderful and got me these intricate coloring books. I’ve mentioned my love for “adult” coloring books before, and she listened! Apparently these types of coloring books help relieve stress, which is interesting to me because I feel like I’d get frustrated towards the end of one of these outlines. Regardless, I’m excited to finally a book of these for myself to make some [guided] art.
My sister loves all those quirky little gifts. I am going to check themout
They’re the best! (Especially if you need to buy something for someone you don’t know very well.)
We only started to get things out to decorate….falling behind, but hopefully this weekend we will be all decked out!
Woohoo! Well it’s still pretty early – I was just anxious haha
I want one of those coloring books bad. They’re everywhere now! Whether I would actually color in it is another story…
I decorate but have so few decorations too. I lived in an apartment the past 4 years so I could not accumulate much. Now that I’m in a house I really want more, but not this year since we’re moving again. Maybe next year!
Aww well maybe you could buy some after this holiday season when they’re on sale! Even though then you’ll have to move them, which kind of defeats the purpose of waiting…
And I think my sister got the coloring books on GroupOn if you feel like perusing for one of your own. 🙂