I love the idea of seasonal decorating… but, live in an apartment and don’t have much storage. Your ideas are perfect, like using small items, berries and evergreens and rearranging our space to be more intimate… and, of course, having plenty of small throws around to stay warm.
Lack of storage limits me to two seasons, christmas and the rest of the year! I got tired of seeing my space go from colorful sparkle to looking lack luster after the holidays. I’ve learned when I pull out the christmas stuff, I repack the same storage area with most of our normal everyday sit-around decorating stuff… all the little pretties and tchotchkes. Likewise, when I take christmas down, I bring it all back out. Helps create some of that seasonal decorating feel.
First time I did this, I was amazed at how bringing it all back out was just like opening that box of christmas ornaments each year… you know, when the memories flood in when you see that ornament your child made in second grade. Anyway, I think a key to successful decorating is if you can make it meaningful, otherwise, it’s just stuff. Surrounding ourselves with memories, favorites and our connection to others, like how those furballs will forever remind you of your husband, makes all the difference!
I love the fur decorative balls. Where did your husband find them?
Thanks! In a Japanese store call Nitori. 🙂 You can find similar ones on Amazon.
I love the idea of seasonal decorating… but, live in an apartment and don’t have much storage. Your ideas are perfect, like using small items, berries and evergreens and rearranging our space to be more intimate… and, of course, having plenty of small throws around to stay warm.
Lack of storage limits me to two seasons, christmas and the rest of the year! I got tired of seeing my space go from colorful sparkle to looking lack luster after the holidays. I’ve learned when I pull out the christmas stuff, I repack the same storage area with most of our normal everyday sit-around decorating stuff… all the little pretties and tchotchkes. Likewise, when I take christmas down, I bring it all back out. Helps create some of that seasonal decorating feel.
First time I did this, I was amazed at how bringing it all back out was just like opening that box of christmas ornaments each year… you know, when the memories flood in when you see that ornament your child made in second grade. Anyway, I think a key to successful decorating is if you can make it meaningful, otherwise, it’s just stuff. Surrounding ourselves with memories, favorites and our connection to others, like how those furballs will forever remind you of your husband, makes all the difference!
Aw. That’s a lovely sentiment. Thank you for sharing Nina. I’m glad you enjoyed the post.