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A simple holiday season has been my approach this year, so when I came across the Swedish photographer’s blog Made in Pesbo with photography by Carina Olander, I was drawn to the simple, natural aesthetics: the minimal, often unadorned boughs, wreaths and trees, as well as the attention to cozy living and congregating.
Each year, the opportunity arises to slow down and savor the last few days of the year or speed up and bustle about to get everything done that we think we must. We have this choice. For some it is easier than it is for others, but we do have the choice, and this year, the immense snowfall helped with the decision making. The last few days of working on the blog as I sit in my office, I have been given the fortune to have the vantage point of my front yard with five large pine trees towering above and more than a foot of snow happily lounging on the lawn. The neighborhood street while not particularly harried at anytime during the year, is notably calm and all but used for necessary travel. Knowing such weather will not be here long makes it all the more special, and knowing there is no need for wishes of a white holiday, is a reminder that indeed wishes do come true.
Whether you are celebrating Christmas tomorrow or the beginning of Hanukkah today, Kiwanza on Monday or any other or no holiday at all, I wish you an abundance of happiness and cheer in your moments as you enjoy these last few days of 2016.
The generosity TSLL readers continue to bring of their time, interest and thoughtful words when they stop by each time is something I am continually grateful for.
From the giving of gifts to the sharing of hugs and kisses this holiday, sending my love to you. Happy Holidays from TSLL!
~presents wrapped with personality and style~
~Don’t forget to hang the mistletoe!~
Chère Shannon et tes fils, encore je te souhaite un joyeux Noël et bonne année !?????☃️??
Je apprécie ton blog , cest tellement formidable , merci belle femme
Repose-toi maintenant et à bientôt
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Merci et Joyeux Noël à vous aussi!
Happy Christmas Shannon
A happiest of Christmases to you as well! Thank you for visiting Jo! 🙂
A lovely holiday to you and yours, Shannon (and, of course to the boys…they will enjoy their stocking stuffers, no doubt!). Wishing you a new year full of good luck, good health, good times and good friends! ❤️
Thank you very much for the well wishes! Have a wonderful holiday weekend and a beautiful start to the new year. 🙂
Lovely.
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a healthy and most fun 2017!!
Thank you Pam and a lovely 2017 to you as well. May it indeed be healthy and fun! A lovely sentiment. 🙂
Merry Christmas Shannon. Thank you for bringing such joy, new interests, new ideas to try and inspiring words and resources into my life this year.
Lynette, Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!
Merry Christmas Shannon. Loved your book and love your blog. Thank you for your life changing insights and inspiration.
Merry Christmas Laurie! Thank you for stopping by and may 2017 be simply luxurious! 🙂
Merry Christmas Shannon. I look forward to your blog every day. A Happy and Healthy New Year to you too!
Thank you very much and thank you for the time to give by stopping by! Happy new year to you as well. 🙂
Merry Christmas, Shannon. Thanks for all your work that brings so much encouragement and motivation every week. Have a wonderful holiday season. Our pups, Oliver and Sophie, wish Norman and Oscar a Merry Christmas also 🙂
Merry Christmas to Oliver and Sophie as well. 🙂 Thank you so much for stopping by this year.
Merry Christmas, Shannon! I’m looking forward to more of your blog and podcast in 2017! x Belinda
Merry Christmas Belinda! Thank you for tuning in! And wishing you a lovely start to 2017. 🙂
Hi Shannon. I am the person who always asks you how u manage everything!
Have a wonderful Christmas! And to the boys!
I appreciate your blog so much.. and love all your Francophile tips!
Thank you for helping me become more organized and trying to plan my week out ahead to include some fun time. My next goal.
If you are ever in Atlanta I would love to say hi??????
Lindy, Thank you for your comment and for stopping by the blog!
Happy Christmas, dear Shannon, to your and your boys xxx
Merry Christmas, Shannon and the boys!
I am so looking forward to your 2017(and beyond!) posts and podcasts! They are so much fun, and informative, and I thank your for sharing your inspiration, creativity and intelligent insight.
Cheers to 2016 and here’s to the adventures in 2017!
Thank you Rona. 🙂