January decor

I have been doing some lovely 

January organizing and fluffing
in our little house here in SoCal

and
 boy does it feel great to have things in their place and pretty!!

My paper whites are still going strong outside in the gardens!
Planting bulbs after Thanksgiving
is something I will definitely be doing again next year!

I have had such a huge bloom this year 

I have had plenty to use as cut flowers inside!

I have enjoyed the 100 bulbs I planted in weekly groups

for almost 8 weeks now!

Which means they were such an incredible flower value for the money!

Over the last few years I have collected

some sequin and beaded pillows for the New Year

so that  pulling all the Christmas from the house

doesn't feel so empty.

I am always excited at the prospect of a fresh new beginnings

and 

freshening my decor is such a visual representation of the new opportunities!

My air plants from  my daughter's  wedding  last May

are still thriving

especially since I have begun misting them with distilled water each week!

We are having quite the rainy season here in Southern California

which is fabulous 

since we have been in a historic drought.

The rainy weather sure has me ever so grateful

for sun shiny mornings!

In our small home

I have learned to take advantage literally of every square inch.

We turned the stair landing into a library feature

when I was home schooling our kids.

Now it houses my books and clipboards for inspirational visuals.

For the New Year I have given each clipboard blank white paper

and 

will be putting up my goals for each month.

As a visual person

having my goals in front of me is always a  helpful reminder!

As well as being gratifying to check off accomplishments!

In another hall downstairs by the kitchen

we have maximized storage with a baker's rack full of

some of my white dish collection

that we use every day.

I really enjoy seeing functional pieces displayed beautifully

and 

the added function  and ease of use

just makes the whole thing more beautiful!

My biggest project last week

was bringing my room and closets back to organized calm.

I was shocked when I realized just how long

I had lived with chaos in my private areas.

It speaks volumes in self care

to respect oneself enough

to live daily in order.

I am usually pretty good with organized calm

but with the holidays

I tried to fit in too many activities

and 

disorder privately prevailed.

Now with everything back in place, edited and organized

I am reminded just how luxurious order and calm feel.

I am really working on finding a calm balance of

accomplishment and and a life well lived.

Wishing all of you much calm and abundance in the coming year!

As always my friends

I wish you love and joy 

as you style your life