I have been doing some lovely January organizing and fluffing
in our little house here in SoCaland
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 groupsfor almost 8 weeks now!Which means they were such an incredible flower value for the money!
Over the last few years I have collectedsome sequin and beaded pillows for the New Yearso that pulling all the Christmas from the housedoesn't feel so empty.I am always excited at the prospect of a fresh new beginningsand freshening my decor is such a visual representation of the new opportunities!
My air plants from my daughter's wedding last Mayare still thrivingespecially since I have begun misting them with distilled water each week!
We are having quite the rainy season here in Southern Californiawhich is fabulous since we have been in a historic drought.The rainy weather sure has me ever so gratefulfor sun shiny mornings!
In our small homeI have learned to take advantage literally of every square inch.We turned the stair landing into a library featurewhen 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 paperand will be putting up my goals for each month.As a visual personhaving 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 kitchenwe have maximized storage with a baker's rack full ofsome of my white dish collectionthat we use every day.
I really enjoy seeing functional pieces displayed beautifullyand the added function and ease of usejust makes the whole thing more beautiful!
My biggest project last weekwas bringing my room and closets back to organized calm.
I was shocked when I realized just how longI had lived with chaos in my private areas.
It speaks volumes in self careto respect oneself enoughto live daily in order.
I am usually pretty good with organized calmbut with the holidaysI tried to fit in too many activitiesand disorder privately prevailed.
Now with everything back in place, edited and organizedI am reminded just how luxurious order and calm feel.I am really working on finding a calm balance ofaccomplishment 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
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