Holiday Vibes

I’m currently in that headspace of placing my Christmas decorations throughout my condo.  

Before you come at me with your judgement, your “it’s only October” … 

I am not actually decorating, I’m doing a mental exercise … I love Christmas decorations, the colour, the lights … They make me happy.  It’s the first Christmas in this space and I’m not sure how my decorations will work … I was certain my wreath would be too big - so I measured the door and the wreath - too big.  It feels disrespectful to put up natural greens on the door when someone else is responsible for cleaning the hallway … so I found something I think will work.  

In my head I have mapped a place for the tree - I’m trying it again this year - I don’t associate Georgie Cat with this space so I’m hopeful looking at it and not seeing her curled up beneath it won’t be a thing.  That first year was the only time the tree did not bring me joy.  

Fingers crossed.

I don’t have a mantle - but I do have window ledges that are similar, so I’m hoping to use one of the ledges as the place my angels go.  

I have a plan for the balcony - I used to do greens in the planters, but it’s messy and I have no where to dump the soil when the needles drop.  Well, I do, if I want to drag my planters to the elevator, down to the main floor, out to the back where I can dump the top layer of soil, then drag them back up to my floor, through my condo and back to the balcony.  I do not.  I love the greens - just not that much.  So, I’m going to play with garland and lights.  I have yard waste bags to put the garland into when the season is over so it’s not messy moving out of the condo.  So garland and lights is the current plan.  

I’m used to seeing my angels - they were always behind me when I worked and the first thing I saw when I came into the living room … I’m thinking they make more sense in the living room and the ceramic tree I got from my aunt on the window ledge in my office.  

I don’t have a lot of decorations - angels aside … I don’t have a need to decorate every room … but I do want them to work in the spaces they are going and I want to see them and smile, not critically rethink everything I own.  The goal is to see what will stay, what will go … So I mentally review what I own and where it makes sense to home it for the month of December.

I love Christmas lights.  Lights on the tree, lights on the balcony … they fill a space with warmth, they create a mood or vibe that’s cozy and I love.  I’m looking forward to having them, to enjoying them … complete with holiday music in the background.  

Sighs. 

A vibe I'm looking forward to. Especially since I will be here … No travel planned, busy - yes … But home at the end of the day … So a month of really enjoying my first Christmas in my new home.  

Exciting!

Given that I want to do some holiday baking - I’m feeling the holiday spirit early … despite not actively doing anything - yet!

The downside … I am behind in my costume for Halloween.  There is a theme and I haven’t begun to think about what I’m wearing or pulling together a look that matches the theme.  

I’m putting my holiday horse before my holiday cart … maybe?  

I like Halloween … seeing the costumes and the creativity and the creepy vibes align with the season … but I’ve never been one to decorate.  Costumes - yes - I love a good Halloween party and fortunately I have a friend who knows how to throw one.  

So - I guess I’m shifting gears and putting some thought into Halloween … costumes, makeup, hair … how to create a look that aligns with this year's theme but is also fun and creepy.  

Holidays are interesting … I associate them with my circle, my pack … that gives them meaning and makes them special.  

It can be the same thing that makes them stressful … but in the moments … the chaos … some pretty amazing moments, some pretty unforgettable memories have been created, will be created … making for some pretty incredible holiday vibes …