The Christmas  season is approaching, and with it comes the joy of decorating our homes. It is easy to get caught up in a buying frenzy, accumulating decorations and Amazon finds.

I am challenging myself to recognize, embrace, and honor my season of life, in planning my calendar and decorating my home this Christmas season.

This involves being mindful of my energy levels, finances, and family commitments.

It means offering myself grace.

Friend, I encourage you to offer yourself grace as well.

If you have the want to, time, energy, and resources to deck out every room of your home for the holidays, I say DO IT!!  

If you need to scale things back this season…DO IT!

Either way, offer yourself enough grace to plan your decor and calendar in advance.

Here are few tips to help you on your  peaceful holiday decorating journey:

Remember the reason for the season:

Don’t focus on the  hustle and bustle.  Jesus’ birth is the reason we celebrate Christmas.  Taking time for spiritual reflection and gratitude will help us experience real joy this season.

Declutter First: (HEAVY ON THIS)

Before buying new decorations, assess what you already have. Donate or recycle items that no longer resonate with you. TAKE DOWN THE FALL DECOR AND PACK IT AWAY NEATLY IN A LABELED BIN BEFORE YOU PUT UP ONE PIECE OF CHRISTMAS DECOR!!! (Yes, I’m yelling….but only as your favorite Professional Organizer Friend) 🙂

Create a Theme:

Choose a decorating theme or color palette for the season. This will help you focus on specific items that fit your theme, preventing impulse purchases.

***Professional decorator tip: If you really want to get use of your holiday decor for multiple months, use a lot of neutrals. White, browns, metals, and greens make excellent winter decor after the Christmas season is over.

Buy with Intention:

When shopping for new decorations, be intentional. Ask yourself if each item truly enhances your holiday experience and fits your theme.  Your favorite Instagram influencer promoting said product is NOT a good enough reason to purchase.

What gets put up must be taken down:

Let me say this for the people in the front and in the back….BABEEEEE whatever you put out has to be taken down and packed away!!!  CONSIDER THIS….big time!

After all the celebrations are over, are you going to have the energy and motivation to take everything down?

By assessing your season of life, avoiding impulse purchases, and prioritizing meaningful decorations, you can create a warm and welcoming holiday atmosphere that truly reflects the spirit of the season.

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Today’s post is a part of the Five Minute Friday weekly blog link-up. Christian writers from all over the world share thoughts on the same one-word prompt.  Today’s word is SEASON.