Hello Christmas.

Hello you and happy Sunday,

Lately my anxiety has been kicking my butt…With all thats going on in the world, the pressure of uni and just being in a state of not-knowing I thought it best to bring Christmas a little closer. The process of doing so went a little like this…

Sunday 18th October

I started the day with a deep clean of my partners room which is an amazing distraction for me… i wouldn’t go as far as to say it is a stress reliever but it definitely keeps my mind busy for a while!

After a lovely roast dinner I spent the evening pulling together my Christmas playlist for this year as we watched Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch. I am a great lover of How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) so this new one was never going to beat it for me but it is definitely worth the watch. I think it is aimed at a younger audience but you cannot deny the Christmas feels! And if you haven’t seen either of them I beg you, please do… it is a staple for my families Christmas.

Monday 19th October

Monday, for me, was December 1st. I took a few hours out of my day to try out my new playlist and decorate my room. The last few years I have treated myself to a brushed cotton bedding set and have 0 regrets… they are the softest sheets I own and I had to go ahead and buy a Christmas one for this year.

l i n k s :

I have linked as much as I could find, bellow, just in case something caught your eye.

Wreath + Garland – I ordered both of these last month from Matalan but they have vanished from the website! So sorry! There are so many beautiful ones out there this year though.

Mug – https://www.bmstores.co.uk/products/traditional-christmas-mug-driving-home-for-christmas-360628

Frech Bulldog lamp (On SALE) – https://www.argos.co.uk/product/2912952?clickSR=slp:term:french%20bulldog:1:19:1

Duvet Set – https://direct.asda.com/george/home/bedding/duvet-covers/white-christmas-ski-scene-reversible-duvet-set/GEM786631,default,pd.html?cgid=D26M04G04C02

Blanket – sadly this was a blanket from Tesco I received a few years ago so I can’t link it! I am sure there are many similar versions out there though.

Christmas Rules sign – https://www.therange.co.uk/christmas/christmas-decorations/window-wall-and-ceiling-decorations/wall-decorations/christmas-rules-wooden-wall-art/#213636

Mouse – https://www.therange.co.uk/christmas/christmas-decorations/models-scenes-and-ornaments/christmas-ornaments/sitting-christmas-mouse/#280353

Snow globe – this was a gift from my partner last year from TKmaxx and with all of their stock its there one moment and gone the next!

I do this every year, never this early, and each time it’s a bit bittersweet because once it is done, it is done. I enjoy doing it so much I get a tiny bit sad when I’ve placed the final bauble or turned on the last light.

I went ahead and decorated super early this year simply because I truly do wish it was Christmas every day. There is such a special feeling that comes with the entire season that I cannot find in anything else. And this year I think we could all do with the joy of the season lasting that little bit longer.

Christmas will definitely look different this year but I will hold it in my heart just the same.

“I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year. I will leave in the Past, the Present, and the Future. The Spirits of all Three shall strive within me. I shall not shut out the lessons that they teach.”

Name that book!

I hope you are all having a good Sunday x