Christmas Countdown

Hello my friends!

It's the final week of Christmas countdown

and 

here at my house it all seems to be going way too fast!

So I thought I'd pop in here 

and

share some of my favorite

holiday styling!

I just love this potpourri recipe

it's an instant way to put 

holiday in the air!

It's also a quick way to bring back 

cozy Christmas feelings of yesteryear!

I love to garnish my plants 

with a quick dose of finishing holiday color.

Last year it was all red glass balls

this year 

I have gone more natural

and

finished all my plants with red apples!

Filling jars

with

 greens

cranberries

votive candles

then adding water

makes for the most beautiful

illuminating arrangements.

Massing these is almost an instant

holiday centerpiece

or

 sprinkle them around for Christmas ambiance!

I also love to keep greens in vases

for any impromptu  gatherings!

They bring instant holiday style to any 

table or occasion!

Even filling vases with greens

can make for a festive look

for not much money!

But my very favorite holiday tip this year

is to remember

"life (or the holiday) doesn't have to be perfect

to be wonderful!

With so much pressure coming to  do up the holidays

sometimes

we can forget 

the holidays can be a double edged sword for many of us.

What our holidays look like change

just as life and families do.

It's so important to celebrate the good that we do have.

So I am here to remind us all

that grace and self compassion

are also  important aspects of a loving memorable holiday.

To truly give to others

we need to make sure 

we first respect our own needs

We nourish others best from the  overflow of our own heart.

It is my wish for us all

that we can slow down 

and

 truly savor the small moments 

of the holidays …

because in the end

they are always the most important memories.

Wishing you all the most wonderful 

soulful holidays

no matter where in the world you are….

or what holidays speak to your heart.

I send you love.

As always my dear friends

I wish you love and joy

as you style your life

and

find your holiday meaning.