Today is the last day the holiday decorations stay up, then I?m packing them all away tomorrow. Just one more day to relax and look at the twinkle lights and ornaments before all the garlands and wreaths leave the house.

I?m spending the day sipping tea while it rains all day outside. Later I?m making soup and taking a long winter nap. I?ve already got a list of things I want to complete in the next few months. I?m putting the finishing touches on the study/library space in our home and I?ll share that next week. It?s so cozy!
Meanwhile, I’ll be taking advantage of the shorter days and long dark nights of winter with both productive and restful activities to make the most of these cold months. Here are a few ideas you may find useful too! Organize Memories: Old printed photos that need to go into albums or digital clutter that needs removed from your phone. Now?s the time to finally organize them while you?ve got long dark evenings.
Embrace Apricity: What a lovely winter word to describe when the sun comes out on a cold winter day. Take a walk outside to soak up the Vitamin D at every opportunity you can.

Clean and Declutter: It?s the most popular activity in January to get a fresh start: organizing, donating, and decluttering. Try 30 days of the Minimalism Game like I did and you?ll love how your home feels at the end of the month.
Take a Trip: Head south of the border to escape the cold and feel the sand between your toes, or travel up to the mountains to a rented...