This is by far my favorite time of year. The excuse to visit loved ones and hang holiday decor. To make the extra batch of cookies with my grandma. Spend a little more time slowing down and enjoying the beauty around me.
It should come as no shock that I love any excuse to be festive. Though I know that is not the case for everyone. May it be that you have poor memories associated with the holidays. Or as I hear many moms say, they spend the entire season trying to make it special for their families only to feel resentment at the end.
And while I know it is so much easier said than done, I hope this year is different for you all. I hope you take a moment to enjoy the magic that is taking place. May it be that you buy yourself a festive mug and spend 5 minutes each morning on your back porch soaking up the cooler weather. Or throwing on a holiday jazz station while you work through the chores. That you find a way to laugh at the chaos that tends to be photos with Santa. Or even something as simple as putting down a pretty tray with a cup of spiced cider each night to wind down with.
Because at the end of the day, this is what Lived X Leigh is all about. Finding joy in the smallest moments. Allowing the details to spark a found memory, or open the door for a new one to be made. After all, shouldn't we all be granted the little joys of a magical life?