happy holiday thoughts to brighten up our day

The green ones, of course. And
yes, they have velvet on them
and I don't even like velvet,
but I really like these.
Simple, sweet, and soft.

I feel like the last two posts I wrote were sad and whiny, so this one is going to be all about happy stuff! It is almost Christmas (and I REALLY love Christmas and wish my birthday wasn't so close to it, so I could just celebrate Santa without any distractions) and I am thinking about getting us new stockings. I also want to look into buying some realistic fake evergreen garland, but it has to look realer than real, or it is not happening. I am normally not a fan of the fakeness, but I had a minor meltdown last year when our fresh garland dried out and made a huge mess. I guess I could have taken it down before I did, but if it were up to me I would celebrate Christmas well into February...though my husband usually likes things taken down around New Year’s, which I guess makes sense (eye roll). Christmas is so happy and makes everyone act nicer and have pink cheeks, or at least that’s how I think of it. I also enjoy the smells – home cooking, baked goods, pine, fires in the fireplace, and mulled spices. Yes please. I love all of those things so much. So, Happy November…does this mean I can start bringing out the decorations?