Planning, organizing, and preparing for the holidays is the recipe for joy that warms the heart and brings people closer together.
-Marcia🥰
The air is getting cooler, leaves are falling, and the holiday season is just around the corner. For some, the idea of starting the holiday preparations early might seem a bit premature, but trust me, it’s never too soon to begin crafting a festive and organized home for the upcoming celebrations.
The day after halloween, I decided to jumpstart the holiday spirit by unearthing my Christmas decorating bins.
There’s something truly magical about opening those bins filled with cherished ornaments, twinkling lights, and holiday decor collected over the years. However, as I unpacked, I also realized that it was time for a little holiday housecleaning.
One of the most essential steps in preparing my home for the holidays is decluttering. It’s the perfect opportunity to assess what I truly love and what I can part with. While going through my collection, I was able to identify items that no longer fit my style or my vision for the season. These were promptly earmarked for donation, ensuing that someone else might find joy in them.
With my holiday decorations laid out before me, I started to think about how I could use these items to bring more beauty and joy to my home during the holiday season. Perhaps you have a set of ornaments that have been tucked away, unused, for years. Why not give them a new purpose this season? I decided to incorporate some of my festive finds into every day decor, like adding miniature ornaments to a decorative bowl or stringing fairy lights across my living room for a cozy, holiday atmosphere.
The holidays are often filled with unexpected moments of joy, like last-minute gatherings with friends and family. To be ready for these spur-of-the-moment get-togethers, my husband and I have planned a couple of holiday getaways. Knowing that our home is beautifully decorated and well-organized gives me peace of mind, making it easier to welcome guests at a moment’s notice.
To bring my holiday decorating vision to life, I had to venture into the attic. yes, it can be a dusty and daunting task, but the treasures hidden there were worth the effort. As I sorted through boxes of decorations, I found forgotten gems that would add that special touch to my home this holiday season.
In Conclusion, it’s never too early to start preparing and organizing your home for the holiday season. By taking the time to unbox your decorations, edit you collection, and think creatively about how to enhance your space with joy, you can create a warm and welcoming environment for both planned festivities, and spontaneous gatherings.
So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to make this holiday season truly magical.
Your post got me excited to start my holiday decorating early!
You have quite a collection of lovely, fun trinkets to create a holiday filled with Joy!!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!
Hi Jose!
It is never too late to begin planning for the holidays. Wishing you wonderful season!
YAY to the beginning of decorating for Christmas!!!!! I dont begin till the day after Thanksgiving, as this is my FAV holiday!!!! Looking forward to Thanksgiving dinner , back at my parents home that is now my sisters home~ We havent had a holiday dinner in the last 10 years or so….this will be heartwarming for sure. Enjoy this season Marcia along with Joe~! I cant wait to see where you celebrate the Nutcracker this year!!!
Dear Donna,
It sounds like you will be having a wonderful Thanksgiving. Enjoy your day with your family and your childhood home. How special…
Happy Thanksgiving!