Living Beauty Full in the Burbs
Living Beauty Full in the Burbs
Who says empty nester’s have to settle for humdrum decor at Christmas? Just because Christmas is “all done up” for the kids while they’re growing up is no reason to stop decorating for holidays once they are out on their own. Your decor may get a bit more sophisticated (a lot more unless you are still using plastic sippy cups, which I hope you’ve outgrown by now), but don’t stop adding special touches because there are no kiddos. Even if you are single, treat yourself to dinner on a table decorated for the season. Make the effort, you are worth it.
Our Christmas table this year is set on the breakfast table. It’s just the two of us and I wanted the more intimate feel of that small table. It overlooks the pool and gets incredible light throughout the day so I can enjoy the setting. There’s a sill of sorts at the mitred glass window and I use this space for a bazillion candles. OK, not a bazillion, that would clearly be too many candles and we would sweat, not particularly romantic to sweat yourself through dinner, plus it’s 85° here, we do not need the extra warmth. So maybe a dozen candles would suffice. I used our fancy schmancy china and some Target snowflake plates I picked up on clearance a few years ago to add a festive holiday layer. Mix discount with expensive, it’s allowed. A mix of vintage glassware from Salvation Army and Mr. B’s wine glasses provides ample opportunity for liquid refreshment. I raided the dining room for elements to create a small centerpiece.
My Grandmother’s silverware adds to the fanciness. It’s a bit tarnished but always cherished. I don’t mind the tarnish. It’s old, it doesn’t have to look all new and shiny. I’m old and trust me, I definitely don’t look all new and shiny. So having old things around makes me feel less old. Weird? Maybe. I don’t care. Whatever works, right?
Whatever your season in life, surround yourself with things that are sentimental, things that you love, things that make you feel special. Your home is your sanctuary. Make it shine. Merry Christmas from our sanctuary to yours. Blessings to you and may your day be Merry and Bright.
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