Just a week before Christmas – perhaps a long-awaited reunion for many around the globe. If you’re traveling like millions will be, I pray the journey will be gentle and safe. I hope however you spend the holiday, you will do it with PRESENCE and without pressures for PERFECTION. This is so much easier said than done. We tend to expect too much of ourselves and others (lookin’ at YOU, family get-together stress!) when it comes to the holidays, yet what a blessing to truly occupy the present moment and see, truly SEE the gifts and Giver with grace. Think you just don’t have it in you? Been there. That’s when I seek the grace for help to see, for help to get centered. For folks starting or finishing any shopping, Super Saturday Sales to Slay & Charming Looks for Holiday is comin’ right up.
Super Saturday Sales & Charming Holiday Looks
Did you know a good number of folks begin collecting their holiday decorating ideas in April (translation: PIN holiday stuff to Pinterest like mad).
I’m so thankful you come here to add to your collections. 🙂
If you don’t already have a Pinterest board devoted to inspiration seen on Hello Lovely or a board with Christmas decorating ideas, it’s a great way to organize ideas!
I’m sure you have been seeing oversized paper snowflake decorations everywhere on social media…
and they are a rather easy DIY:
I’m a big fan of white paper lunch bags so I always have these on hand!
I have a hoop wreath on our front door, and ya know, I think it’s all about perspective.
While some might see an unfinished, partial wreath, I see a smile. 🙂
Oh, this thought from Ann Voskamp above! The thing about that method is it also works for loving things including God. If you start with the small things, love can grow.
Does anyone need to hear this message today as they make their list for holiday entertaining or gift giving or decorating for Christmas?
Because I need to hear it each and every day. The reminder to BECOME what we long for may seem daunting until we recognize that it can happen as we let go.
Super Saturday Lovely Finds
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It may be worth your while to browse Target for their selection of amazing gift ideas too.
If you’re in the market for any new furniture or home decor, Wayfair likely has what you need. Don’t forget to peek at their Closeout and Open Box deals.
If you need gift ideas under $25, these represent options for folks of all ages with varying interests:
To get your shopping done in one place, try these ideas (this year, I’m giving the Billion Dollar Art Gallery to someone who has everything and needs nothing!):
Online Shopping Ideas
Thinking of you with my heart wide open and hoping as await Christmas we can align with a peaceful flow that is always flowing. Did you read my reflections about how such flow feels? Something mysterious and amazing happens when we allow the reality of the season to simply be reality with minimal resistance and interference from our control-hungry selves. The thing is, we’re going to be changed by the realities that come, and I’m here to remind you that such change is BECOMING. xox
Peace to you right where you are.
-michele
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Beautiful holiday post! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
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Thanks so much – Merry Christmas to you and yours, friend. Thanks so much for taking the time to visit!