Random thoughts on the Saturday between Christmas and New Year’s Day:
1. I can’t WAIT to show you the handmade presents from this year. I’m going to post them after I get back from the cruise.
I’ll give you a couple of hints:
- unusual embroidery
- paper
- something painted that you’d never think of
- book
So so so so excited to share. To tide you over here’s one of my favorite handmade presents from last year.
2. We hosted our first ever family favorite things party with all the girls in our family.
There are 14 of us and I’ll share all about the party and how it worked (and even a few of our favorite things) next week, too.
3. I took a little time off with family and friends and so I only posted a little after-Christmas organization on the blog.
But it’s a great post if you are looking for a little organization inspiration.
You can see all my Christmas organizing tips here.
4. It’s 2025 and I have a new game for us. Have you ever played “Strands” before? It’s on the New York Times Games App and it’s so good. My sister recommended it to me and I’ve been hooked ever since.
5. I also have a new author that I’m kind of obsessed with. Her name is Freida McFadden. She’s a mystery writer and every book has a twist that will make your jaw drop.
I’ve read two books by her over the break and this one is my favorite.
Here’s my favorite book list from 2023—I’m posting my 2024 list next week.
And now?
Here are some of my favorite finds from this week.
I’m really into clean eating right now.
I’m working on my system and I’m excited about it.
I think I’m going to try this salmon bowl.
You can see the recipe and some other yummy recipes for the New Year here.
January is all about cleaning and organizing.
I found over 60 natural cleaning tips.
You can see them here.
The cheese ball recipe.
And there are easy variations of the recipe, too.
See all the ideas here.
This home tour was so calming.
There are so many beautiful details and neutral decor.
You can take the tour here.
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Isn’t this the sweetest Valentine’s Day pillow?
It’s a little smaller at 8″ x 12″ but look at those hooked hearts—the cutest.
You can see it here.
And one more for the road
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Here are 22 ways to update your home fr less than $100.
Happy random Saturday to you
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