Joyeux Noel

 

The Day After .....

Anticipating sales, or sleep ?.........

All's well that ends well

This year it was not even a close race. I had made a go of the Holiday extravaganza & shopping was not on the list this morning! I was wakened to a no stirring this a.m. with everyone still tucked into their beds.

As I contemplated the rise & shine or stay in, it was clear that I would not be tracking to the stores this morning. Little did the 8 inches of snow have any bearing on the situation, but rather I was in need of nothing remotely materialistic this morning. As I poured my coffee, ( a special Manhattan blend ground at D &D while I was in NYC ) I was reminded of a time not so long ago where I enjoyed just being. As I longed for another time to city dwell, I was reminded of the pressing matter at hand. Take down the tree, and eliminate one holiday chore!

I slid over to the livingroom and I mapped out my day. An entire day where I could do just about anything I could imagine or go anywhere that my little internet would take me. As I lit a new Votivo Joyeux Noel candle (given to me by my darling), I dream't of a day filled with sun & surfing ...... the internet that is. But as luck had it, I began a quest that would lead me to moving closer to a new & more organized New Year!

With a whiff of my orange colored roses, so perfectly sitting on the coffee table, I began to plan my plight! Well, organize the coffee cups, coffee & the endless supply of chocolate! I always get a feeling to look ahead after the holidays & a clean sweep usually takes place too!

I eased back into my side of the sofa & decieded to take down the tree ( just the big one, leaving the family room festive). You see my beloved sister had turned a remarkable 40 this December, just a mere week ago. As a present she will be going to NYC for a trip. I so luckily will be joining her as a traveling companion. OOHHH, I know I just returned, but come on now......NYC!!! And with two girls (sister's) there is NO WAY to turn that down! Excited? Well, let's just say it is going to be a trip to remember.

So, with my new Gap slippers on my toasty toes ....(cute, huh)?? I began to line out my trip Flea markets, Antiques, more shopping, ( my darling did a remarkable job when we were there, no complaints......) but I am looking at non stop shop!! I also imagined my closet and the organization needed to withstand another trip from NYC.

Oh, the organizing, the mapping, & of course the big tree that needed to come down, just so I felt like I could justify going ahead with plans!

So, in one huge sweep, the tiny glass ornaments went away for another year, the tree vanished too, my cupbaord got a cleaning, and I was able to share Christmas one day post Joyeux Noel with mybrother in law, niece & nephews. A perfect day, the day after the holiday hustle & bustle, just perfectly planned and thoughtfully executed! Holidays are best when shared with the ones you love, today was no exception!

And now that the day is done,

Aaaahhhhh!!!! And to all a good night!!!


Ralph Lauren flagship store, Gap, MSL flowers,Domino