holiday staycation + week reflection

Baking. Snuggling. Holiday movies. Napping. Gathering with friends. More baking — and napping. Happiness.

The past week will go down as one of my favorites of 2017. With the exception of one day of working (in PJs from the comfort of my home), I savored time with my loves and friends who, like us, steered clear of the congested airports and roads and stayed put for the holidays. It was a perfect first Christmas for us and a welcomed break from the busyness that is our normal life. I hope you all had an enjoyable holiday and your 2018 gets off to a great start!

“My dearest friend, if you don’t mind. I’d like to join you by your side. Where we can gaze into the stars. And sit together, now and forever. For it is plain, as anyone can see. We’re simply meant to be.” The Nightmare Before Christmas

week in review
gratitude: family + friends
this week’s intention: relax
 what I’m reading: The Lilac Girls + Minimalism: Essential Essays
Dressember days 23 – 29
completed a year of Living Mindfully
baked + decorated lots and lots of cookies
binge watched Stranger Things season two
holiday movies: The Family Stone + The Nightmare Before Christmas + National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
Christmas Eve dinner with good friends
enjoyed Christmas day in PJs with my loves
exchanged holiday gifts
annual Blossoms of Light at botanical gardens
much-needed hair appointment
continued quest for a simplified life + getting rid of stuff
afternoon outing at nature and science museum
treated ourselves at our favorite pie shop
hosted a fun game night with friends
pizza + beers in our ‘hood
submitted (correct!) answer to NPR’s Sunday Puzzle
walks + took advantage of weirdly warm temperatures sprinkled in among the cold
lots of tasks around the house completed
spoiled ourselves with yummy seafood lasagna for Christmas (recipe coming soon!)
wrote + posted week reflection

weekend happenings + intentions
write + post 2017 reflection
write + post 2018 intentions
ring in the new year with my love + live music
complete Dressember
enjoy the last of our holiday staycation
bid adieu to 2017