And just like that, somehow the month of December with all its hustle & bustle has flown by.
We bundled up and went to our favorite tree farm where we spied this beauty sitting in a field,
as well as this cutie! (Yes to both please!)
Favorite ornaments were pulled out of an old trunk,
My mom gifted me with a replica of the old-fashioned Swedish angel chimes I remember my grandmother having. I love their gentle sounds.
And this year’s pickle gift will come in handy on these cold January nights!
On New Year’s Eve we enjoyed favorite snacks, sipped non-alcoholic bubbly, and as always, banged pots and pans at midnight (good thing the neighbors aren’t too close!) New Years dinner was traditional pork roast and sauerkraut … said to bring a year of good luck. Who knows, but I’m not one to toss the possibility out the window - besides, add mashed potatoes, veggies, and some cranberry sauce – what could be better?!
And here we are in a fresh new year filled with dreams. While I am definitely a list maker and have plenty of things I’d like to accomplish, for now, in this moment, I want to be still.
Winter is here, and I am ready for the cold, ready for hibernation, ready to be cozy.
The fire is blazing,
the greenery will stay put,
along with some special Santas, I just can’t bring myself to pack away quite yet.
A friend of mine has already taken everything down, boxed it up, and has a fresh 2026 slate to do anything she wants with. That’s OK, remember – you do you.
So whether your decorations are packed away and all is fresh and clean, or whether you’re sitting at dusk enjoying candlelight and fairy lights, here’s to 2026 - absolutely filled with possibilities!
